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 Recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. Due to Philips HeartStart XL may experience a power board...

Date: February 14, 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

Philips HeartStart XL, Defibrillator/Monitor Model number M4735A Product Usage: The M4735A HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor is for use in the hospital by qualified medical personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, or defibrillation. It must be used by or on the order of a physician. When operating as a semi-automatic external defibrillator in AED Mode, the M4735A HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor is suitable for use by medical personnel trained in basic life support that includes the use of an AED

Quantity: 5234 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Philips HeartStart XL may experience a power board failure causing failure to defibrillate

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