Highest impact — Class I device recall — FDA determination that use of, or exposure to, the device will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Problem in the device's motor may cause the device to stop compressions. This may lead to a delay in therapy if the device fails to operate, and could lead to patient injury or death.
Recall record
Recall number
Z-2543-2024
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Letter
Distribution
Domestic distribution to CT, FL, NJ, SC, TN. Foreign distribution to Japan
Recall initiated
2024-07-12
Classified by FDA Center
2024-08-14
FDA published
2024-08-21
Recalling firm
Defibtech, LLC
Firm location
Guilford, CT
Operational response
A Class I device recall indicates a strong likelihood of serious adverse
health consequence or death from continued use. Identify affected units
by serial number, lot, or GTIN against your inventory and against
implanted-device patient registry. Pull affected inventory from active
use immediately. For implanted devices, follow the recalling firm’s
patient-notification protocol; in most cases this requires informing
affected patients and their treating physicians directly.