Every active or recent recall we know of, for the brands we sell, in one place. Check your device before you assume it's affected, and before you assume it isn't.
Why this page exists
An AED sits unused for years until the moment it's needed. That makes recall awareness genuinely different here than for most consumer products: a defect can go unnoticed indefinitely, right up until someone is relying on the device to work.
This page consolidates every active or recent manufacturer notice we've identified for the brands we sell. It is not a substitute for checking your own device's serial or lot number directly with the manufacturer.
HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P, 360P, 450P
Stryker has issued a voluntary recall covering certain HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P, 360P and 450P units, reported to affect more than 190,000 devices.
Two separate issues are involved. A manufacturing process change made to meet European environmental regulations affected a component in the device's electrical circuit.
Separately, an internal component called the membrane tail can develop an intermittent fault.
The consequence: the device may fail to deliver therapy. This can happen while the unit is holding a charge, while it delivers a shock, or after the shock is delivered. Once the failure occurs, the device becomes inoperable.
Both issues were found during Stryker's own quality testing, not during patient use. No adverse events have been reported from actual use of an affected device.
Keep the device in service if you have no alternative AED available. This is based on Stryker's internal testing showing a low probability of failure.
This is not a stop-use instruction. Stryker is actively working to replace affected units.
- Find the serial number on the rear label or near the pad cartridge compartment
- Check it against Stryker's HeartSine Product Notice lookup tool
- Complete the online acknowledgement form if your device is affected, including shipping details for a replacement
- If a maintenance supplement applies to your unit, store it with the user manual and perform the additional check every three months until a replacement arrives
HeartSine Pad-Pak accessories: a separate, related notice
Pad-Pak cartridges PAD-PAK-01, PAD-PAK-02 and PAD-PAK-07, with expiration dates between April 17, 2025 and August 1, 2029, are subject to a separate recall for bent locator pins that can prevent proper device operation.
Stryker has also reported supply constraints on Pad-Pak availability, with no restoration timeline confirmed at this time.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical support | [email protected] |
| Serial lookup | Stryker HeartSine Product Notice website |
Philips HeartStart SMART Pads, M5071A and M5072A
Philips has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter and Field Safety Notice covering the Adult SMART Pads Cartridge (M5071A) and Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge (M5072A), used with HeartStart HS1, OnSite and Home AEDs.
On affected pads, the gel can separate from the foam and tin backing when peeled from the yellow liner. It may fold onto itself or come away almost entirely, leaving less gel in contact with the patient.
Philips states this could result in less effective or ineffective therapy.
Because the pads ship in sealed cartridges, this is not visible until the cartridge is opened for use.
- Affected lot numbers begin with the letter "Y", printed on the cartridge
- Pads already past their printed expiration date are not covered by this notice
- This applies to HS1, OnSite and Home cartridges only. FRx SMART Pads II are a different product and not covered
Continue using your AED and pads, following the device's voice prompts during a rescue. This is a correction notice, not an instruction to stop using your AED.
If your lot number begins with "Y", contact Philips for a replacement cartridge.
Cardiac Science Powerheart G5
Two related FDA recall records, initiated by the firm on February 13, 2025 and posted March 12, 2025, cover specific Powerheart G5 catalog numbers. Status was open at last check.
This is not every G5. Only the catalog numbers listed below are affected.
| Recall record | Affected catalog numbers |
|---|---|
| Z-1317-2025 | G5A-80A, G5A-80A-TSO |
| Z-1319-2025 | G5A-01C, G5A-02C, G5A-05C, G5A-08C, G5A-10C, G5A-13C, G5A-15C, G5A-22C, G5A-41C, G5A-85C, G5A-90C, G5A-80-L |
Total AEDs' own stocked catalog number, G5A-80C-S, does not appear on either list above, confirmed directly against the FDA record.
If your catalog number isn't listed here either, that's a good sign, but check your own device to be certain rather than relying on this page alone.
A third related FDA record was identified but not fully retrieved when this section was researched. FDA recalls also list specific serial numbers, and a catalog-number match is strong evidence but not a full substitute for checking your actual serial.
- Find your catalog number on the device label
- Compare it against the two lists above
- If your catalog number is listed, contact ZOLL (Cardiac Science's parent company) to confirm serial-level status
Not seeing your brand here
We have not identified an active recall for ZOLL, Defibtech or Physio-Control devices as of this page's last review. That reflects our research, not a guarantee; manufacturers issue notices on their own schedule.
If you have any doubt about a specific device, contact the manufacturer directly with your serial number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stop using my AED if it's on this list?
For the notices on this page, no. Both Stryker and Philips advise continuing to use the affected device rather than removing it from service, based on their own testing and the absence of reported patient-use failures.
An AED with an open notice is still far better than no AED. Follow the manufacturer's specific guidance in each section above.
How do I know if my specific device is affected?
Check the specific identifier each section asks for: serial number for HeartSine, lot number for Philips, catalog number for Cardiac Science. Each is printed directly on the device or cartridge.
A brand match alone isn't enough. Many units within an affected model line are not actually on the recall list.
Does Total AEDs currently sell any affected units?
We've independently verified that our stocked Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 catalog number is not on either current recall list. We have not made a blanket claim for HeartSine or Philips inventory; check your own unit's serial or lot number directly.
Call (855) 286-6384 if you'd like help confirming a specific unit before or after purchase.
Why does an AED get recalled if no one has been harmed?
Both notices on this page were found through the manufacturer's own quality testing, not from a reported failure during a rescue. That's the system working as intended: catching a defect before it affects a patient, not after.
Is this list of every AED recall ever issued?
No. This page reflects what we've identified as active or recent at the time of our last review, for the brands we sell. It is not a complete historical archive of every notice any manufacturer has ever issued.
Not sure whether your device is affected?
Call (855) 286-6384 with your model and serial number, and we'll help you check it against every current notice.
