Recommendation to the battery capacity of the Lifepak 20 defibrillators from Medtronic
2007.04.12
Product group Medical electronics / Electromedical devices
Reference 01152/07
The Medtronic GmbH issued an information concerning the risk of a reduced overall battery capacity of the Lifepak 20 defibrillators. The internal batteries installed in the affected defibrillators (serial numbers 3202487-000 thru -012; 3202487-014 thru -033; 3202488-000 thru -012; 3202488-014 thru -019; U3202487-000; U3202487-015; U3202488-000) may experience shorted battery cells. The customers are recommended to conduct routine daily inspections and function tests in accordance with the Instructions for Use and proactively to replace the batteries every two years.