Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 27543 |
| Brand Name: | Physio-Control Inc - IIb - 47910 - Non-rechargeable public semi-automated external defibrillator |
| Model: | Operating instructions of all LIFEPAK CR2 devices |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Stryker New Zealand Ltd 515 Mount Wellington Highway Mount Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 787 9287 |
| Manufacturer: | Physio-Control Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has received complaints that the LIFEPAK® CR2 lid magnet has dislodged from the device, which may result in premature battery depletion. This issue has the potential to result in the inability for the device to turn on if the user does not use the on/off button or if the battery has fully depleted. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 6/4/2021 |
