Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16329 |
| Brand Name: | Heartsine Samaritan PAD 500P Automatic External Defibrillator |
| Model: | Model PAD 500P |
| Affected: | Manufactured between Feb-2010 and Jan-2014 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Amtech Medical Ltd 281 Heads Road Wanganui 4501 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 268 324 |
| Manufacturer: | HeartSine Technologies Ltd |
| Issue: | The software in the samaritan® PAD 500P may miscalculate the CPR rate of compression per minute being administered to the patient. The rescuer may, therefore, be incorrectly advised by the device to “Push Slower” when, in fact, the CPR rate is at an acceptable level. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 7/3/2014 |
