Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20564 |
| Brand Name: | Defibrillator, Semi-automatic |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | LIFEPAK CR, Plus AED and LIFEPAK EXPRESS AED |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medxus Ltd Unit 4 100 Fitgerald Avenue Christchurch 8011 |
| Contact Information: | 03 365 7403 |
| Manufacturer: | Physio-Control Corporation |
| Issue: | The LIFEPAK CR Plus AED or LIFEPAK EXPRESS AED may fail to initiate voice prompts when the ON/OFF button is pressed and the lid is opened due to an internal component (reed switch) that can intermittently become fixed in the closed position. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 25/8/2016 |
