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Defibtech DDP-2002: Pediatric Defibrillation Pads For use… recallZ-0505-2025 · Defibtech, LLC · initiated Oct 14, 2024

Open, Classified

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Why it was recalled

Within the Irish Market, that a Field Safety Notice is being issued due to a select number of authorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, which have had the authorized label removed and an unauthorized label applied, could potentially lead to expired Defibtech AED Pads appearing as though they are within the acceptable shelf life.there is a possibility of hydrogel drying, which may result in poor electrical connection to the patient, which can reduce the energy delivered to the patient

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Defibtech issued Urgent Field Safety Notice on 10/14/24 by e-mail to the Irish Market h via the Distributor Oxygen Care Ltd. titled: Unauthorized Label Applied to Defibtech, LLC's Automated External Defibrillator (AED} Pads within the Irish Market. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: 1. Check the label of your Defibtech AED Pads. Please review Attachment B which clearly shows authorised labelled Defibtech AED Pads versus unauthorised labelled Defibtech AED Pads. 2. Please confirm receipt of this notice by completing Attachment C "Customer Reply Form", attached to this notice, and return to Oxygen Care, Ltd (our new official Irish Distributor) so that our records may be updated. 3. If an unauthorised label applied to Defibtech AED Pads is confirmed, please urgently return the Defibtech AED Pads along with the completed "Customer Reply Form" to Oxygen Care. Upon receipt of the unauthorized labelled Defibtech AED Pads, Oxygen Care will send a replacement set of authorised labelled Defibtech AED Pads to you at no charge: Oxygen Care Ltd.: Email: Sales@ oxyge n-care.ie Phone: 01 2769700 Address: 2 Holfeld Business Park, Kilmacanogue. Co. Wicklow. Eircode A98 NP27 4. If you have transferred the Defibtech AED Pads to another entity or department, please contact Oxygen Care as per the above contact details. The unauthorised labelled Defibtech AED pads were re-labelled with expiration dates beyond the shelf life of the Defibtech AED Pads. The affected Defibtech AED Pads should not be used. Defibtech will continue to work closely with regulatory authorities toward the resolution of this issue. Defibtech is committed to patient safety and is focused on providing the highest level of customer satisfaction. We appreciate your cooperation and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0505-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Oct 14, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Nov 25, 2024
Recalling firm
Defibtech, LLC
Quantity
22,294 total
Product code
MKJ
FDA submissions
P160032
Distribution
Ireland

Product description

Defibtech DDP-2002: Pediatric Defibrillation Pads For use with AED Models: Lifeline View Auto, lifeline Pro, Lifeline ECG, Lifeline View (DDU-2XXX Series -Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA.)

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: 00815098020454, DDP-2002, pediatric defibrillation pads, single pair; 10815098020451, DDP-2002, pediatric defibrillation pads, single pair configuration; 40815098020452, DDP-2002, pediatric defibrillation pads, 20 pairs

Devices named in this recall

2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under P160032 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 95594).

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