Safety Notice concerning a corrective action of the HeartStart XL+ monitor/defibrillators, Philips Healthcare
2013.02.27
Product group Medical electronics / Electromedical devices - electrotherapy
Reference 00556/13
Philips Healthcare has issued a Field Safety Notice concerning a corrective action of the HeartStart XL+ monitor/defibrillators manufactured from October, 2011 to January, 2013. If the HeartStart XL+ is first powered on and then there is a disconnection or an interruption in AC power, the device may be locked out of clinical mode until the user enters the service mode password and performs an Operational Check. A software upgrade will correct the failure.