Some Physio-Control’s external defibrillators may fail in high humidity, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a recall of some LIFEPAK CR Plus automatic external defibrillators that may fail in “extremely humid” conditions.

LIFEPAK CR Plus AED is made by Physio-Control, Inc. of Redmond, Washington.

The devices subject to the recall were manufactured and distributed from July 8, 2008 through August 19, 2008, the FDA said.

External defibrillaors are used to restore the heart beat of people who have suffered a cardiac arrest.

The devices, when placed on the patient’s chest, analyze the patient’s heart rhythm and then advises the user whether  to deliver an electric shock to the heart that can restore the it’s normal rhythm.

The devices are used by emergency and medical personnel as well as by members of the public.

To learn more:

• Read the FDA recall notice, which lists the serial numbers of the devices subject to the recall.
• Visit Physio-Control, Inc.’s Web site.

Category: Heart & Circulation, Product Recall