Recall Date: 03/14/2011 |
Title: Defibtech LLC, Lifeline and ReviveR AEDs: Software Defect May Cancel Shock |
Units: Model DDU-100 series with software version 2.004 or earlier, sold under the brand names Lifeline and ReviveR. 65,885 AEDs distributed in the United States are subject to this recall. |
Issue: AEDs using software version 2.004 or earlier may cause the device to cancel shock during the charging process. Failure to provide appropriate therapy may result in failure to resuscitate the patient. |
Fix: Customers can check the nine-digit serial number on the back of their AED against the list published by Defibtech to see if their devices are affected. |