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Lifeline Systems Company: HomeSafe AutoAlert Pendant works in conjunction with a compatible Lifeline communicator.

Recall number
Z-1316-2018
Recalling firm
Lifeline Systems Company
Product
HomeSafe AutoAlert Pendant works in conjunction with a compatible Lifeline communicator.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-11-13
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2019-05-16
Reason
A programing error in some Model FD100 HomeSafe AutoAlert Pendants will render the fall detection feature inoperable.
Root cause
Software Manufacturing/Software Deployment
Action
Firm has contacted all recipients and informed them of an issue that affects Philips Lifeline AutoAlert help button from automatically signaling the Lifeline Response Center for help in the event of a fall. Further instructed them that they would need to press the Lifeline Help Button in order to connect with the emergency response center. They then instruct them to return their inventory for replacement. New AAHB Replacements will be provided when available. Philips will work with the Programs to ensure buttons swaps are completed.
Quantity
20201
Distribution
US and Canada distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
Model FD100 HomeSafe AutoAlert Pendants with Reference Number 300000219841 and 300000219851  All materials with R and UR prefixes remanufactured between 07-28 -2017 and 1 1-06-20 17; 100% of this material (UDI) are affected.
510(k) numbers
["K914103"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
ILQ
Firm FEI
1000086682
Firm city
Framingham
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Size
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Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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