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Corrective action of Lifepak 12 and Lifepak 20, Medtronic

Product group Medical electronics / Electromedical devices
Reference 01621/08

The Medtronic Physio-Control issued an information concerning a corrective action of the Lifepak 12 (software version 130) and Lifepak 20 (software version 048, 052 and 054) defibrillator / monitors. If the Auto Analyze Setup Option is set to ON, there is the risk that the analysis starts before a warning is given to the user to stand clear of the patient. As a result ECG noise maybe detected and may result in an incorrect shock advised or no shock advised decision.

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