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 Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: Recalled by Philips North America, LLC Due to The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting...

Date: April 13, 2020
Company: Philips North America, LLC
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 North America, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Philips HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor (Model number M4735A) - Product Usage: 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.

Quantity: 94,034 units

Why Was This Recalled?

The rotary therapy selector switch may fail, resulting in unexpected device behavior including: 1) The device may not turn on; 2) The device may not perform the selected function;3) The device may deliver a shock with an energy level different than the setting selected by the user. In any of these scenarios, appropriate therapy delivery may be delayed.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Philips North America, LLC

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