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Class IIOngoingZ-1693-2025

Defibtech, LLC recalls Automated External Defibrillators

Defibtech, LLCGuilford, CT, United StatesReported May 7, 2025 · 1 year ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

It was noticed there was no Italian translation included for the AED. Article 16 of the Swiss Medical Devices Ordinance (MedDO) states that product information (labelling and instructions for use) should be provided in all three official languages of Switzerland (German, French, and Italian).

Affected product

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Affected products & lots

  • Automated External Defibrillators, Model DDU-2450. Item number: DCF-E2460DE (German language)UDI
    Affected lot
    400188859

What the firm is doing

On March 18, 2025 URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letters were emailed to customers. Actions to be taken by the Customer/User: 1. Confirm receipt of this notice by replying to this email with RECEIVED 2. Please complete the attached Customer Reply Form and email the form to FA2025- 02@defibtech.com. 3. Attached to this Field Safety Notice, you will find the 3 Instructions For Use (Operator Guide) in the required languages. Please take the attached 3 Instructions For Use (Operator Guide) and keep with the affected AED(s). If you have questions now, please feel free to contact us using the email address: FA2025-01@defibtech.com. Defibtech is committed to ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and that our customers are fully supported. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. As always, Defibtech Customer Support is available by calling 1-877-453-4507, 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Eastern), Monday - Friday. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

DistributionShow details

International Only: Switzerland.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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