Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The Recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. Due to Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery...

Date: February 18, 2014
Company: Philips Medical Systems, 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 Medical Systems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The device is for use by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician

Quantity: 43,792 batteries

Why Was This Recalled?

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, when operating on battery power only, may experience an unexpected shutdown if exposed to elevated levels of electromagnetic interference from RF energy source

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

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