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Safety Alert for Zoll Defibrillators

Jamie Sheller
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Posted by Jamie ShellerApril 07, 2009 2:44 PM
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Sudden heart stoppage, known as cardiac arrest, affects between 250,000 and 450,000 Americans each year. Defibrillators are used to try and restore normal heart rhythm by delivering a shock. Recently, Zoll Medical Corp. issued an alert regarding its AED Plus external defibrillators. Due to defective batteries and software that fails to detect battery problems, the Zoll defibrillators may fail to deliver shocks. Two patient deaths have been linked to such failures. The Zoll defibrillators in question are used in public places such as airports, health clubs and schools. Sudden heart stoppage can be caused several things, including silent coronary artery disease and heart rhythm disturbance. The survival rate for sudden heart stoppage averages between 5 and 7 percent in the U.S.

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Wayne ParsonsInjuryBoard Attorney Member
Posted by Wayne Parsons
April 08, 2009 2:41 AM

Good article. Are the AED Plus external defibrillators from Zoll Medical Corp used nationwide and what is the difference bewteenan "alert" and a recall? Shouldn't these all be tested immediately if they are in public places?

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