A FSN (Field Safety Notice) for Zoll Powerheart G5 AEDs was issued by Zoll earlier this year for G5 AEDs that may display Error Code (EC) 501. The G5 AEDs will be unable to deliver lifesaving therapy whilst in this state, the issue can be detected during routine inspection of the AED.
The MHRA did circulate the FSN in February 2025:
Due to the rate of acknowledgment to the FSN issued by Zoll, via their local distributor Fleming Medical, being low from users in Ireland, the HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) have issued the safety notice today to raise awareness of the issue and ensure users undertake the actions outlined in the manufacturer’s FSN.
Todays issue from the HPRA can be found here:
If you have a G5 AED please ensure you follow the information provided in the FSN.