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Expanded Recall for Defective AEDs, Defective Medical Device Lawsuit
In February 2010, Cardiac Science Corporation notified hospitals and customers of eight different brands and models for AEDs (automated external defibrillators) stressing that during a resuscitation attempt, the heart medical devices may fail to function properly.
At that time, the medical device negligence law firm of Anapol Schwartz reported about the AED recall here. Update: Since March 2010, the recall has been expanded to include the following brands and models:
- Powerheart 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E
- CardioVive 92531, 92532, 92533
- NK 9200G, 9231
- Responder 2019198 and 2023440.
These devices may fail to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt. Defects in certain electronic components may not be detected by the device’s Daily/Weekly/Monthly self-tests. These AED defects can cause improper functioning of the device during a rescue attempt, which may prevent resuscitation. This can lead to serious adverse health events and/or death. Does your family qualify for a defective AED medical device lawsuit?
Normally, users of these devices should always check the status indicator on the front of the external defibrillator and/or audible indicators to see whether the device is rescue-ready (green light is displayed). However, the presence of a green light on the affected devices may not reveal defective or non-working components inside the external defibrillators and give a false sense that they are in proper working order.
In addition to the failure to deliver needed shocks, other problems with these recalled AEDs may include:
- Interruption of electrocardiography (ECG) analysis that prevents shock delivery;
- Failure to recognize pad (electrode) placement during use; or
- Interference or background noise that makes the device unable to accurately analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock, even if an ECG analysis is successfully conducted.
Was a life lost instead of saved from a defective AED? Find out if your family qualifies for a defective AED medical device lawsuit?
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