Z-2427-2021Class II

Philips, HEARTSTART, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE, REF: M5072A, (0-8 YEARS)< 55 lbs / 25 kg, CE 0123...

Name: Z-2427-2021 Philips, HEARTSTART, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE, REF: M5072A, (0-8 YEARS)< 55 lbs / 25 kg, CE 0123...
Creator: Philips North America LLC
Published: 2021-07-16
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2021-07-16 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Philips North America LLC began a recall of Philips, HEARTSTART, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE, REF: M5072A, (0-8 YEARS)< 55 lbs / 25 kg, CE 0123, NON-STERILE, Rx only, UDI: (01) 00884838023758 for... on 2021-07-16. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Infant/Child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling. This could lead to a delay in therapy, or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult patient". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2427-2021
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2021-07-16
Posted: 2021-09-03
Terminated: 2023-05-12
Recalling firm: Philips North America LLC
Product: Philips, HEARTSTART, INFANT/CHILD - SMART PADS CARTRIDGE, REF: M5072A, (0-8 YEARS)< 55 lbs / 25 kg, CE 0123, NON-STERILE, Rx only, UDI: (01) 00884838023758 for use with defibrillator
Product code: MKJ Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)
Reason for recall: Infant/Child defibrillator pads contain incorrect labeling. This could lead to a delay in therapy, or delivery of lower energy than indicated for an adult patient
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: On July 26, 2021, Phillips issued an "Urgent Medical Device Removal" notification to affected consignees. On August 23, 2021, Phillips issued a revised "Urgent Medical Device Removal notification to update their recall strategy concerning replacement infant/child smart pads cartridges. In addition to informing consignees about the recalled product, Phillips asked consignees to take the following actions: Action 1: If needed, contact your distributor to request a replacement. Customers who purchased their pads cartridges directly from Philips will receive their replacements without any further action on their part. Customers who purchases their pads cartridges from a distributor should contact that distributor to request replacement. Replacement pads cartridges may not be available immediately, therefore, refer to Action 2, below. Action 2: Determine if the Infant/Child SMART Pads may remain in service until replaced. 1. Philips, or your Philips Distributor, will supply a replacement of all M5072A Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridges from Lot Number Y111220-01. 2. If the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge is still inside the pouch, then it can remain in service until replaced. While waiting to receive the replacement, customers should keep the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge inside the outer pouch until the cartridge is replaced, or until it is needed for therapy. The reason is because the pouch correctly identifies the cartridge as intended for infant/child patients. (Figure 7). 3. If the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge has been removed from the outer pouch, and if the protective cover shows a drawing of pads placement for a child s chest and back, then it can remain in service until replaced. The reason is because the protective cover has the correct image with the image of a child s chest and back. (Figure 8). 4. If the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge has been removed from the outer pouch, and if the protective cover shows a dra
Quantity in commerce: 19,840 units
Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and Uruguay
Product codes and lots: Lot Y111220-01

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2427-2021
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2427-2021	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2021-09-15	2021-09-03

Product code MKJ

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)