Philips Medical Systems, Inc. HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; Model. Numbers: M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 Product Usage: The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; Model. Numbers: M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 Product Usage: The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician.
Brand
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model M3535A: US00100100 to US00576623 Model M3536A: US00100902 to US00576650 Model M3536J: US00209838 to US00332675 Model M3536M: US00500002 to US00553553 Model M3536MC: US00500001 to US00500087 Model M3536M2: US00554176 to US00554178 Model M3536M4: US00500003 to US00574869 Model M3536M5: US00500001 to US00562935 Model M3536M6: US00554358 to US00576619
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; Model. Numbers: M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536 due to Device may malfunction, which could cause therapy to be delayed, disabled, or delivered inadvertently.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device may malfunction, which could cause therapy to be delayed, disabled, or delivered inadvertently.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 12, 2026