Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused twice in 2026 during FDA reporting-system changes and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2026-09-25Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  HeartSine samaritan PAD (Public Access Defibrillator); HeartSine SAM 350P 350P US Device, US English - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI codes: 0506016712067 350P US Device, US English (American Airlines) - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712207 350P US Device, US English with Gateway - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712804 HeartSine SAM 360P 360P US Device, US English - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712068 HeartSine SAM 450P SAM 450P US Device, US English (2 min CPR) UDI-DI code: 0506016712069

  Products were distributed without the required Maintenance Supplement, which describes an extra check every 3 months in addition to the monthly check.

• 2026-09-04Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  HeartSine SAM 350P 350P US Device, US English - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI codes: 0506016712067 350P US Device, US English (American Airlines) - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712207 350P US Device, US English with Gateway - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712804 HeartSine SAM 360P 360P US Device, US English - 2 Min CPR UDI-DI code: 0506016712068 HeartSine SAM 450P SAM 450P US Device, US English (2 min CPR) UDI-DI code: 0506016712069 The HeartSine samaritan PAD (Public Access Defibrillator) Models SAM 350P, SAM 360P and SAM 450P are indicated for use on victims of cardiac arrest who are exhibiting the following signs: " Unconscious " Not breathing " Without circulation (without a pulse) The devices are indicated for use on patients greater than 8 years old or over 55 lbs. (25 kg) when used with the adult Pad-Pak (Pad-Pak-01 or Pad-Pak-07). They are indicated for use on children between 1 and 8 years of age or up to 55 lbs. (25 kg) when used with the Pediatric-Pad (Pad-Pak-02).

  Due to a damaged (over stretched) membrane tail that causes an intermittent fault.

• 2026-05-04Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-000025, 99577-000047, 99577-001256, 99577-001217, 99577-001241, 99577-001255, 99577-001219, 99577-001957, 99577-001935, 99577-001964, 99577-001955, 99577-001956, 99577-001588, 99577-001958, 99577-001950, 99577-001962, 99577-002178, 99577-001372, 99577-001938, 99577-000045; LIFEPAK 1000, REF: 99425-000025, 99425-000023, 99425-000096; LIFEPAK 35, REF: 99335-000013, 99335-000031; LIFEPAK 20e, REF: 99507-000122

  Some defibrillators serviced between July 2023 through November 2025 were serviced without objective evidence that a Performance Inspection Procedure (PIP) was conducted, and the inability to perform the device's intended use may result in potential harms such as delays or inability to provide therapy.

• 2026-03-10Open, ClassifiedUnknown/Undetermined by firm

  PHYSIO CONTROL INFANT/CHILD Reduced Energy Defibrillator Electrodes Catalog Numbers: 11101-000016 UDI-DI code: 00721902629013 Catalog Number: 11101-000017 UDI-DI code: 00721902682483 Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes are pre gelled, self-adhesive, therapy electrodes that allow hands free defibrillation. These electrodes reduce the energy delivered to the patient by a factor of 4:1. The Infant/child reduced energy defibrillation electrodes are therapy electrodes designed to allow personnel who are trained on AED device operation and in basic life support, or other physician authorized emergency medical response systems, to safely and effectively defibrillate infants and children who are less than 8 years old or weigh less than 25kg (55lbs).

  Due to pediatric defibrillator electrode delamination

• 2025-10-23Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  HeartSine Pad-Pak, REF: PAD-PAK-01, PAD-PAK-02, PAD-PAK-03, PAD-PAK-04, PAD-PAK-07, PAD-PAK-03J, PAD-PAK-04J

  Due to customer complaints, defibrillator pads may contain damage pins that disrupt the mechanical fit and electrical contact.

• 2025-09-02Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIFEPAK 15 Part / Catalog Numbers / UDI-DI code: V15-7-000022 / 99577-001957 / 883873871690 V15-2-000051 / 99577-000046 / 883873988022 V15-2-000099 / 99577-000093 / 883873979020 V15-2-001603 / 99577-001256 / 883873911631 LIFEPAK 15: The LP15 is intended for use by trained medical personnel in out-of-doors and indoor emergency care settings within the environmental conditions specified in the Operating Instructions. The LP15 is designed to be used during ground transportation except when specified otherwise. Manual mode monitoring and therapy functions are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients. Automated external defibrillation mode is intended for use on patients eight years of age and older.

  Due to required inspections not being performed on products/units that have gone through servicing.

• 2025-09-02Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIFEPAK 1000 Part / Catalog Numbers / UDI-DI code: 320371500023 / 99425-000025 / 885074698953 320371500229 / 99425-000025 / 885074698953 331706400001 / 99425-000025 / 885074698953 LIFEPAK 1000: The defibrillator is to be used in AED mode only on patients who are in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be unresponsive, not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation. ECG monitoring is for use on conscious and unconscious patients of all ages for the purpose of ECG rhythm recognition and heart rate monitoring.

  Due to required inspections not being performed on products/units that have gone through servicing.

• 2025-09-02Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  LIFEPAK CR2 Part / Catalog Numbers / UDI-DI code: CR2-2-001451 99512-001434 883873785911 LIFEPAK CR2: The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is indicated for use on patients 1 year of age or older in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be unresponsive (unconscious), not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation (for example, no pulse, no coughing, or no movement). The cprCOACHTM Feedback Technology in the LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is indicated for use on cardiopulmonary arrest patients and provides CPR guidance in accordance with the AHA Guidelines for patients 1 year of age or older. The LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator is intended for use by personnel who have been trained in its operation. Users should have received training in basic life support/AED, advanced life support, or a physician-authorized emergency medical response training program.

  Due to required inspections not being performed on products/units that have gone through servicing.

• 2025-07-25Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  HeartSine SAM 350P, HeartSine SAM 360P, and HeartSine SAM 450P The HeartSine samaritan PAD (Public Access Defibrillator)

  Due to a component manufacturing issue, Automated External Defibrillator may not function properly (deliver shocks)

• 2025-04-29Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  Semi-Automated External Defibrillators; Models: DDU-100 and DDU-100E. Item numbers: DCF-E110SG-DE/1 (German language), DCF-E110SG-FR/1 (French language), DCF-E110SG-IT/1 (Italian language)

  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).