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LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillatorRecalls & reported problems across all models

Physio-Control, Inc. · 93 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

12 open recalls name at least one LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
4,675
Deaths reported
55
Injuries reported
11
Recalls
12

We found 93 models of LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator by Physio-Control, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 4,675 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 20, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 55 deaths, 11 injuries, 4,609 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unexpected Shutdown” (1,568 reports).

12 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 12 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 53 reportsDec 2023: 65 reportsJan 2024: 63 reportsFeb 2024: 95 reportsMar 2024: 39 reportsApr 2024: 87 reportsMay 2024: 53 reportsJun 2024: 70 reportsJul 2024: 51 reportsAug 2024: 40 reportsSep 2024: 49 reportsOct 2024: 22 reportsNov 2024: 12 reportsDec 2024: 6 reportsJan 2025: 10 reportsFeb 2025: 6 reportsMar 2025: 11 reportsApr 2025: 7 reportsMay 2025: 5 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 11 reportsAug 2025: 9 reportsSep 2025: 5 reportsOct 2025: 6 reportsNov 2025: 9 reportsDec 2025: 6 reportsJan 2026: 6 reportsFeb 2026: 2 reportsMar 2026: 5 reportsApr 2026: 3 reportsMay 2026: 5 reportsJun 2026: 7 reportsJul 2026: 4 reportsAug 2026: 7 reportsSep 2026: 4 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202695
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. Jul 22, 2025Class IIOpen, Classified

    Due to required inspections not being performed on products/units that have gone through servicing.

    Z-2497-2025 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · names 4 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Aug 30, 2024Class IIOpen, Classified

    Due to an out of tolerance tool being used on monitor/defibrillator systems.

    Z-0230-2025 · Root cause: Vendor change control · names 14 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  3. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0305-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  4. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0304-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  5. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0303-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  6. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0302-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  7. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0301-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  8. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0300-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  9. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0299-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  10. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0298-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  11. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0297-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  12. Sep 29, 2023Class IIOpen, Classified

    Their is a potential for battery pins to become loose within the defibrillator resulting in power issues.

    Z-0296-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator problems

Device problems

  • Unexpected Shutdown1,568
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem707
  • Failure to Power Up670
  • Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem388
  • Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation247
  • Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working189
  • Failure to Deliver Energy182
  • Device Sensing Problem158

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2,993
  • No Patient Involvement983
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient677
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient43
  • Cardiac Arrest40
  • Death32
  • Ventricular Fibrillation14
  • Arrhythmia9

LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator models

93 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

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