ZOLL Medical Corporation, World Wide Headquarters Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator
Brand
ZOLL Medical Corporation, World Wide Headquarters
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial numbers below X_ _ _200000
Products Sold
Serial numbers below X_ _ _200000
ZOLL Medical Corporation, World Wide Headquarters is recalling Zoll AED Plus Defibrillator due to Device fails to discharge the defibrillation energy.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Device fails to discharge the defibrillation energy.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 3/31/09, the firm revised their recall strategy and required all users to a perform a "Mandatory Upgrade" software The software upgrade allows all potentially affected devices to monitor battery charging performance through periodic self-testing. If defective batteries are detected at any time prior to the recommended maximum of five years, users are prompted by the device to install fresh batteries. Frim issued Press Release on April 2, 2009. In the first notification Zoll notified customers by letter on 2/12/09 via certified mail. Customers instructed to replace device batteries every three years. In lieu of replacing batteries every three years, customers will also have the choice to update their devices with software that will monitor batteries for the identified defect. ZOLL will be send email notification to all consignees who have provided an email address as part of their contact information. ZOLL will also be publishing information of the notification on industry magazines. http://www.zollaedplusbatteryhelp.com/
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026