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MDA/2007/046 - External defibrillator batteries for the Lifepak 20 manufactured by Medtronic

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Document details:

Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/046
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Published:
Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 05 June 2007 at 11:00

Ref: MDA/2007/046

 

 
Immediate action
 Tick mark 
Action
 
Update
 
Information request


Device:
External defibrillator batteries for the Lifepak 20 manufactured by Medtronic.

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Problem:
Some Lifepak 20 defibrillators have been fitted with batteries that may have a reduced capacity. Some of the affected batteries have also been sold separately.  When on battery power, a 'low battery: connect to AC power' message may be displayed.  Connecting to an AC supply allows continued use of the device.		  

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Action by:
Resuscitation officers, clinical staff and all those who maintain and service these devices.

  

Action:

  • Check Lifepak 20 defibrillators for batteries against the affected battery lot numbers (see page 2).
  • If the battery is from the affected lot and is within its two year life, contact Medtronic to have it replaced free of charge.
 

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Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*

* via CE Bulletin

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 26 June 2007
Deadline (action complete): 31 July 2007


Page last modified: 05 June 2007