WASHINGTON – Federal health regulators are warning the public that certain cardiac defibrillators recalled by Philips Healthcare may fail to deliver a needed shock in an emergency. Defibrillators are ...

Sept. 23, 2004 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a home defibrillator for sale without a prescription; a C-reactive protein assay to determine the risk of coronary heart ...

I am very sad to remind all of us once again but “Life is short”, and unfortunately we never know when the unexpected strikes. So to my mind we should try our best and always be ready to help ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has issued a safety communication indicating that certain HeartStart automated external defibrillators ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying a recent safety notice covering certain models of the HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator due to electrical and battery connection issues as a ...

Hundreds of thousands of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) made by Philips Healthcare might not deliver a needed shock to the heart in an emergency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said ...

Washington(CBS.MW) -- The Food and Drug Administration Thursday granted market clearance to Philips Medical Systems' HeartStart Home Defibrillator for use without a prescription. The action marks the ...

The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is designed to be easy to set up and use, as well as rugged and reliable for those who get there first. On the scene with law enforcement, on the field with ...

May 2, 2005 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Laerdal Medical Corp. have notified healthcare professionals via letter of a recall of all lots of CM 100-Heartstart defibrillator adapter ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that some models of HeartStart automated external defibrillators (AED) may not work during a cardiac emergency. The devices, which are made ...

Philips recalled its HeartStart MRx Defibrillator due to an equipment defect, according to a Feb. 9 safety notice from the FDA. Here are three things to know. 1. Philips initiated the recall in June ...

FDA has cleared the first of a new generation of AEDs intended for home use.(click to enlarge) It has been more than two years since legislation was passed to require increased public access to ...