AED, IV equipment recalled

The FDA announced recalls of automated external defibrillators and intravenous access devices last week.

Several AEDs have been recalled by manufacturer Cardiac Science Corp because the devices may not be able to deliver therapy during a cardiac resuscitation attempt. The affected machines were manufactured or serviced between Oct. 19, 2009 and Jan. 15, 2010 and include the following models: Powerheart 9300A, 9300E, 9300P, 9390A, 9390E, CardioVive 92532 and CardioLife 9200G and 9231. Each affected AED should immediately be removed from service since it may not deliver the expected therapy, the FDA said.

Certain lots of BD Q-Syte Luer Access Devices have been recalled because they may cause an air embolism or leakage of blood or therapeutic product. The device, a needleless valve, is intended for use with other infusion therapy products in the administration of fluids into the intravenous system. The affected lots were distributed from November 2008 through November 2009.