Cardiac Science Voluntarily Recalls Automated External Defibrillators

Cardiac Science Corp. has initiated a worldwide voluntary recall of about 12,200 automated external defibrillators (AEDs), according to the Bothell, Wash.-based company. It said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been alerted.

The firm, which develops, manufactures and markets advanced diagnostic therapeutic cardiology devices and systems, saidthe devices may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, which may lead to serious adverse events or death.

Affected AEDs were manufactured or serviced between Oct. 19, 2009 and Jan. 15, 2010 and include the following models:

• Powerheart 9033A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E

• CardioVive 92532

• CardioLife 9200G and 9231

Customers who received any of these models since Oct. 19, 2009 can visit www.cardiacscience.com/AED195 to find out if they have an affected AED. Each affected device should immediately be removed from service, according to Cardiac Science.

All affected AEDs will be replaced at no charge to the customer, and replacement shipments are anticipated to begin Feb. 15.

Customers can contact the company at (888) 402-2484 or [email protected].