LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator due to reported instances where the device has shut down unexpectedly during patient treatment. Customers are being advised to implement a weekly schedule of battery removal and reinstallation for all LIFEPAK 1000 devices. The removal and reinstallation of the battery will clean the contacts of oxidation and will reduce the likelihood of this issue from occurring. Physio-Control will be initiating a hardware device correction for all affected LIFEPAK 1000 devices and the company will contact customers to schedule device corrections once the hardware correction is ready for implementation. The company will provide customers with updated information regarding the timing for this device correction at the website URL shown below,when it is available.
Physio-Control Announcement
Physio-Control Action Required
Battery Removal Checklist
Posted 3/3/2017 FDA Link
