Heartstart Defibrillator Recall
Heartstart Fr2+ Automated External Defibrillators were voluntarily recalled by its Dutch manufacturer Philips on October 3, 2009. Philips recalled worldwideabout 5,400 of the defibrillators due to the possibility of a memory chip failure. This defect may render the device inoperable. The recall includes models manufactured between May 2007 and January 2008.
Heartstart Defibrillators and Cardiac Arrest
Heartstart Fr2+ Automated External Defibrillators are used by trained responders and response teams to treat sudden cardiac arrest. The defibrillators can apply electrical therapy to stop irregular heart rhythm and coax the heart into re-establishing regular rhythm.
Fire departments, emergency medical service people, hospitals, and other groups across the world have purchased these devices. If a faulty defibrillator were used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, the result could be fatal. Left untreated, patients who have gone into cardiac arrest could die in as few as four minutes.
Contact the Injury Attorneys at the Pintas Law Firm
If you or someone you know has died or suffered severe injury due to cardiac arrest and you suspect a faulty defibrillator may be to blame, contact the Pintas firm immediately. Our experienced team of personal injury attorneys can provide you with a free consultation and explain your rights.