Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors Recalled by Philips Healthcare Inc. Due to HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (M4735A) used on a patient...

Date: September 11, 2012
Company: Philips Healthcare Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Philips Healthcare Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Philips HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitors, used with the M3516A batteries The Heart Start XL Defibrillator/Monitor is a fully featured, defibrillator intended for use by qualified medical personnel, trained in either Advanced Cardiac Life Support or in the operation of the device, in a hospital environment.

Quantity: 2500 units

Why Was This Recalled?

HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (M4735A) used on a patient when AC power is not in use, with a battery that may fail, the device may shut down unexpectedly without providing the user with a low battery warning message or audible tone.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Philips Healthcare Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report