Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3

Technical Specs

Height

3.3 in

Length

12.4 in

Weight

6.6 lbs

Defibrillator Type

External, Automated (AED)

Width

10.6 in

Typical Location

Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.

• Crash carts (every unit)
• Emergency Department
• ICU
• OR
• Code-blue response areas

Documents & Manuals

• Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 User's Guide.pdfUser Manual · External

Safety & Recalls

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• RECALL

  Sub-supplier s documentation for specific Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) is insufficient to determine if the devices conform to specifications.

• RECALL

  Defibrillation electrodes may increase electrical impedance over time. If impedance becomes too high, the AED will fail the electrode self-test and it will not be Rescue Ready, the AED STATUS INDICATOR will be RED and the AED will beep. This is normal behavior when the impedance limit is exceeded. The high impedance electrodes require replacement.

• RECALL

  The affected Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) contains a circuit board manufactured with a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a supplier manufacturing defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy.

• RECALL

  Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC) has identified two errors, 0x48 and 0x99, that have repeatedly occurred during a device self-test in the G3 installed base over the last 6 years. These self test errors cause the device to enter into a service required state. CSC remind owners/operators of the Powerheart AED devices to verify the "Rescue Readiness" of their equipment and follow maintenance pro

• RECALL

  Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC) intent to end service support and discontinue accessory sales of Powerheart G2 Automated External Defibrillators. Customers are recommended to choose a replacement AED prior to the current AED displaying any "Service Required" self test messages.

• RECALL

  A component of the AED device may fail during a rescue attempt and the AED will not be able to deliver therapy.

• RECALL

  The K302 relay switch of the G3 series AED product line may experience an early failure. If the K302 contacts are open at the time of rescue, there is a possible delay in therapy or failure to deliver therapy.

• RECALL

  Potential for devices not to deliver therapy

• RECALL

  Certain models of Powerheart G3 AEDs may not have received adequate electrical safety testing prior to being shipped from the factory. Affected models are: Powerheart 9300A, 9300C, 9300D, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E, CardioVive 92532, 92533, NK 9200G, 9231, and Responder 2019198 and 2023440. The affected devices were manufactured between October 29, 2003 and February 10, 2009.

• RECALL

  Potential for AED to not deliver defibrillation therapy.

• RECALL

  Instructions For Use is not clear about how the AED voice and text prompts will differ when the adapter is used.

• RECALL

  Some Powerheart AED Model 9300A may contain a suspect electronic component and there is a remote likelihood that the function of this device may be interrupted during the charge.

• RECALL

  AEDs may contain an electronic component that does not meet its full operating specifications. The AEDs with this suspect electronic component may not functionn properly and may interfere with the AED's ability to delivery therapy. In the event that charge noise is presrent it will delay the first defibrillation shock in the 3 shock sequence.

• RECALL

  Some of the high voltage capacitors in the recalled external defibrillators have had extended charge times resulting in self-test failures following which the defibrillator cannot be used/cannot be turn on.

• RECALL

  Some of the recalled defibrillator batteries contain an incorrect fuse which could open resulting in a defibrillator which will not work.