Physio-Control, Inc. is recalling 3,617 Sterilizable Internal Defibrillation Paddles (Models LP20 and LP15) due to product failures including cracks and separation of the outer molding. The company has received customer complaints and reports of these failures appearing straight out of the box. These paddles are clinical medical devices used to deliver life-saving electrical shocks to patients suffering from fatal heart rhythm disturbances. If you use these paddles in a clinical setting, stop using the affected units and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a return, replacement, or repair.
Cracks or separation in the paddle components can lead to device failure during use. This may prevent a clinician from delivering necessary electrical shocks during a cardiac emergency, which could lead to patient injury or death. Out-of-box failures and customer complaints have already been reported.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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