FDA Device

Cardiac Science, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) under the following brand names (with respective model numbers): Powerheart AED G3: 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A/E; CardioVive: 92532 and 92533; Nihon Kohden: 9200G, and 9231; and Responder: 2019198 and 2023440. Cardiac Science, Bothell, WA 98021. Indicated for emergency treatment of victims exhibiting symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest who are unresponsive and not breathing.

Hazard

Certain models of Powerheart G3 AEDs may not have received adequate electrical safety testing prior to being shipped from the factory. Affected models are: Powerheart 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E, CardioVive 92532, 92533, NK 9200G, 9231, and Responder 2019198 and 2023440. The affected devices were manufactured between October 29, 2003 and February 10, 2009.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Cardiac Science issued "Urgent - Medical Device Corrective Action" notices dated October 2009. Customers were instructed to identify the affected product and arrange for product replacement with the firm. Where possible, end user information was requested for further follow-up by the firm. For further information, contact Cardiac Science at 1-877-402-4599 or by email at AED155@cardiacscience. com.

Products

Cardiac Science, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) under the following brand names (with respective model numbers): Powerheart AED G3: 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A/E; CardioVive: 92
Brand
Cardiac Science Corporation
UPC
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Units Affected

1171 (US: 569, OUS: 602)