Class II — Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems International BV |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 54 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Philips is recalling HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs) because one or both contact pins may be contaminated by residue from the soldering process. This contamination could prevent an adequate connection between the pads cartridge and the AED. If poor contact between the pads cartridge and AED occurs, the device may be unable to deliver therapy in an emergency. |
| Product | Philips HeartStart Home and OnSite (HS1) automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Product Usage: The models M5066A, M5067A, and M5068A are designed for use on a person in sudden cardiac arrest who is: -Unresponsive when shaken -Not breathing normally If in doubt, apply the pads. A training class in CPR/AED use is recommended for anyone who may use the HS1. If the person is an infant or child younger than eight years old or weighs less than 55 lbs (25 kg), use the special infant/child pads. If the child appears older/larger, use the adult pads. Do not delay treatment to determine the chil… |
| Quantity | 5075 units total (2724 units in the US and 2351 units outside the US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide |
| Initiated | 2014-02-06 |
| Classified | 2014-03-19 |
| Terminated | 2017-03-23 |
| Recall number | Z-1232-2014 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. (Z-1232-2014).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/67612/
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