Physio-Control, Inc. is notifying customers of an issue related to the LIFEPAK® 500 Automated External Defibrillator. The purpose of this communication is to provide you with the following information:
1. Inform you of a potential reliability issue that could affect your LIFEPAK 500 device readiness;
2. Provide you with guidance regarding the storage and handling of your device
See Resources link for additional information.

Jolife AB, with servicing assistance from Physio-Control, is conducting a voluntary upgrade for specific LUCAS 2 devices manufactured in April 2009 through December 2010. The affected serial range is from 30090016 through 30101932.  These devices have been experiencing a malfunction resulting from the failure of a hood probe on the device that connects to the battery.    If the device malfunctions it will stop in fail safe mode and the LEDs will start flickering or the device will switch off.    If this issue occurs, remove the device and start manual compressions immediately.      See Resources link for additional information.

Physio-Control Inc., a division of Medtronic, Inc. has initiated a voluntary correction for two potential power supply issues associated with the LIFEPAK 20 /20e defibrillator / monitors.  These specific models have a dual power supply system and are designed to operate on AC (line) power and/or DC (battery) power.  Reports have been received for separate and unique issues associated with both power supply  sources.
Within this specific Product Notice page, select the "Resources" link for additional information on this action and to download  a copy of  the Operator's Checklist