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 MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with CO2/EtCO2 Measurement The HeartStart MRx Recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. Due to MRx defibrillator displays a -?- for EtCO2 and...

Date: December 10, 2013
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

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with CO2/EtCO2 Measurement 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. The HeartStart MRx EtCO2 Option monitors carbon dioxide (CO2) and measures end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2). The option provides an EtCO2 value and a CO2 waveform on the devices display.

Quantity: 18,529 units

Why Was This Recalled?

MRx defibrillator displays a -?- for EtCO2 and does not display EtCO2 values when patient CO2 level falls below 7.6 mmHg

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