Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13561 |
| Brand Name: | Philips Heartstart XL Defibrillator/ Monitor Battery |
| Model: | M3516A |
| Affected: | Batteries labeled with "Made in Taiwan" and an R-2011-12 Date of Manufacture |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems |
| Issue: | Manufacturer advises that if the XL Defibrilator / Monitor (M4735A) is used on a patient when AC power not in use, with a battery that may fail, the device may shut down unexpectedly without providing the user with a low battery warning message or audible tone. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 28/9/2012 |
