Welch Allyn has a page to check if you have a AED 10 or MRL JumpStart defibrillator manufactured between October 3, 2002 and January 25, 2007.  The defibrillator is subject to a voluntary recall for the possibility of an issue with the following:

  • Low Energy Shock
  • Electromagnetic Noise Interference
  • Unexpected Shutdown During Use
  • Blown Fuse
  • Loss of Voice Prompts
  • Shutdown in Cold Temperatures

There is a remote chance that these devices may experience low energy shock, unexpected device shutdown, and/or susceptibility to electromagnetic noise interference. If such issues arise, it may prevent defibrillation of a patient in cardiac arrest and could lead to death. There have been 20 reported instances of low energy shock, 8 of electromagnetic noise interference, and 11 of unexpected device shutdown.

Because the chance of malfunction is remote, customers should keep AED 10 or MRL JumpStart units in use until they receive replacements.



Posted by Dave on May 10, 2009 | Permalink & Trackback