Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28260 |
| Brand Name: | HeartStart ALS Pads - Paediatric |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | Lot number - Y111220-01 |
| 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: | The manufacturer has identified that some M5072A Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridges contain an incorrect image on the protective cover seen underneath the PULL handle. The image on the protective cover should show a drawing of pads placement for a child's chest and back. However, some M5072A Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridges from LOT Number Y111220-01 incorrectly show the pads placement for an adult's chest on the inner layer protective cover. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/8/2021 |
