AED recall

[Wendy Walsh]

Please reply to this message if you are experiencing technical difficulty. For all other inquiries, please Contact USFA. You are subscribed to Fire Service Alerts and Advisories for U.S. Fire Administration. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Various Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) 03/02/2012 01:33 PM EST The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a medical device recall for Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The affected AEDs contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit's self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.