The purpose of this update is to provide users of certain Cardiac Science Corporation external defibrillators with updated information about the ongoing recall of the devices identified in this notice. FDA issued an initial communication on this issue on November 19, 2009, and an updated communication (link) on April 27, 2010 that contained information about the expanded scope of the company’s recall and additional recommendations. Device: Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, Nihon Kohden (NK) and GE Responder External Defibrillators manufactured between August 2003 and August 2009. These devices are used for emergency treatment of victims with symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest who are unresponsive and not breathing.
