Zoll Circulation, Inc. Recalls
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Zoll Circulation LifeBand Single Pack (accessory), and Nickel-metal hydride (NIMH) Battery. The LifeBand is a chest compression assembly that consists of a cover plate and two bands integrated with a compression pad with a Velcro fastener. The AutoPulse Battery is a removable component that supplies power for the AutoPulse operation. Used in the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100, for chest compressions as an adjunct to manual CPR.
Typographical error in the Japanese legal label of the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100. The label is specific to the Japanese version of the product.
Zoll Japan handled the recall.
AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100, Mfg by:Zoll Circulation Sunnyvale, CA. The AutoPulse Model 100 Automatic Mechanical Chest compressor is intended to be used as an adjunct to manual CPR, on adult patients only, in cases of clinical death as defined by lack of spontaneous breathing and pulse.
Complaints associated with an unexpected stop in AutoPulse compressions.
Zoll sent Customer Notification letters dated August 8, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact Zoll Technical Support Line at 1 (800) 348-9011 for further assistance.
Zoll Auto Pulse Resuscitation System; Zoll Circulation Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Cardiac Compressor used as an adjunct to manual CPR. Use of AutoPulse is intended to reduce the impact of rescuer fatigue and enable rescuer to address other patient needs.
Complaints of batteries discharging prematurely and that during use the Auto Pulse Units would cease operating (providing compressions).
The firm, Zoll Circulation Inc., initiated a Corrective and Preventive Action Report on January 28, 2009. According to the firm, the customers were contacted by telephone calls and were provided with a Battery Maintenance program. For further questions you may call (408) 541-2140 ext.341.