LIFEPAK CR2 99512 (REF 99512-001263)Recalls & reported problems
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All models of LIFEPAK CR2 (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 is an automated external defibrillator. Most of the 136 reports describe a missing lid magnet and the device failing to power on when its lid is opened, and some mention no audio prompts. There are no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 136
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 136 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00883873824115), received between Oct 31, 2019 and Dec 17, 2025 — classified as 136 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (87 reports).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P170018); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component87
- Failure to Power Up34
- Power Problem5
- Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation3
- No Audible Prompt/Feedback3
- Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem2
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem2
- Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions135
- No Patient Involvement4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 136 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON WHEN THE LID IS OPENED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION MAY OCCUR, AS THE USER HAS TO PUSH THE POWER BUTTON UNDERNEATH THE LID TO TURN THE DEVICE ON. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23831623 ↗MalfunctionOct 3, 2024No Audible Prompt/Feedback; No Audible Prompt/Feedback
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT EMIT AUDIO PROMPTS. WITHOUT VOICE PROMPTS, A LAY USER WOULD NOT RECEIVE THE AUDIBLE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROPERLY USE THE DEVICE ON A PATIENT, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20358541 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THE MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID OF THEIR DEVICE. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INABILITY OF THE DEVICE TO DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION MAY OCCUR, AS THE USERS HAS TO PUSH THE POWER BUTTON UNDERNEATH THE LID TO TURN THE DEVICE ON. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20255763 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WAS MISSING ITS LID MAGNET. IN THIS STATE, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED, AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY POWER ON OR OFF WHICH CAN LEAD TO A USE ERROR RESULTING IN A FAILURE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20188929 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. IN THIS STATE, THE DEVICE WOULD BE INOPERABLE AND DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19980610 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THE MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID OF THEIR DEVICE. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INABILITY OF THE DEVICE TO DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION MAY OCCUR, AS THE USERS HAS TO PUSH THE POWER BUTTON UNDERNEATH THE LID TO TURN THE DEVICE ON. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19741993 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD BE INOPERABLE AND DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19699374 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE COULD NOT POWER ON WHEN THE LID WAS OPENED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19699307 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WOULD BE INOPERABLE AND DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19628876 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. DURING EVALUATION STRYKER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE DOESN'T TURN ON WHEN LID OPENED. THIS ISSUE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EITHER DELAY, OR PREVENT, DEFIBRILLATION FROM BEING DELIVERED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19515347 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2024No Audible Prompt/Feedback; No Audible Prompt/Feedback
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT GIVE AUDIO PROMPTS WHEN OPENED. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19420783 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2024Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE AUTOMATICALLY DELIVERED SHOCK TO THE PATIENT EVEN THOUGH THE PATIENT WAS AWAKE WITH STABILE VITAL SIGNS. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19218279 ↗MalfunctionApr 26, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON EVALUATION OF THE CUSTOMER¿S DEVICE, STRYKER PRODUCT ANALYSIS CENTER (PAC) OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS MISSING ITS LID MAGNET. IN THIS STATE, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED, AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT AUTOMATICALLY POWER ON OR OFF WHICH CAN LEAD TO A USE ERROR RESULTING IN A FAILURE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19189794 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT. UPON EVALUATION OF THE CUSTOMER'S DEVICE, STRYKER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE¿S LID MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY POWER ON WHEN THE LID IS OPENED. THIS MAY LEAD TO DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY BEING DELAYED OR UNAVAILABLE, IF NEEDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19125063 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. AS A RESULT, DEFIBRILLATION WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19086040 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
A CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THE MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID OF THEIR DEVICE. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INABILITY OF THE DEVICE TO DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION MAY OCCUR, AS THE USERS HAS TO PUSH THE POWER BUTTON UNDERNEATH THE LID TO TURN THE DEVICE ON. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19016393 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD RANDOMLY POWER ON AND OFF. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19012302 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2024Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE DELIVERED A MONOPHASIC SHOCK INSTEAD OF A BIPHASIC SHOCK. IN THIS STATE, WRONG DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY MAY BE DELIVERED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19002023 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. UPON EVALUATION, STRYKER OBSERVED THAT THE MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID OF THEIR DEVICE. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INABILITY OF THE DEVICE TO DETECT THE LID BEING OPENED OR CLOSED. IN THIS STATE, A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION MAY OCCUR, AS THE USER HAS TO PUSH THE POWER BUTTON UNDERNEATH THE LID TO TURN THE DEVICE ON. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18956572 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE¿S LID MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY POWER ON WHEN THE LID IS OPENED. THIS MAY LEAD TO DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY BEING DELAYED OR UNAVAILABLE, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18701301 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. DURING EVALUATION STRYKER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE DOESN'T TURN ON WHEN THE LID IS OPENED. IN THIS STATE, THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY, IF IT WERE NEEDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18519056 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2024Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18488555 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2023Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working; Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE'S SHOCK BUTTON DID NOT WORK. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18419627 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE WAS MISSING THE MAGNET FROM THE LID OF THE DEVICE. IN THIS STATE THE DEVICE WILL NOT TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE LID IS ACTIVATED, WHICH CAN CAUSE A DELAY IN DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY IF NEEDED OR MAY LEAD TO USE ERROR RESULTING IN A FAILURE TO DELIVER DEFIBRILLATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE REPORTED WITH THE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18315360 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED STRYKER TO REPORT THAT THEIR DEVICE¿S LID MAGNET WAS MISSING FROM THE LID. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE MAY NOT AUTOMATICALLY POWER ON WHEN THE LID IS OPENED. THIS MAY LEAD TO DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY BEING DELAYED OR UNAVAILABLE, IF NEEDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18196359 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P170018. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2499-2025 · Jul 22, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedLIFEPAK CR2 Part / Catalog Numbers / UDI-DI code: CR2-2-001451 99512-001434 883873785911 LIFEPAK CR2: The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is indicated for use on patients 1 year of age
- Z-1189-2021 · Jan 14, 2021 · Open, ClassifiedPHYSIO CONTROL LIFEPAK CR2 Defibrillator 3321605-xxx The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is designed for indoor and outdoor use in a stationary environment. After the electrode pads
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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