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Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator Owner's Manual for model 861304, Edition 15, publication 453564811071.
Manufacturer Recommendation / AEM Status
The FRx performs automatic self-tests while in standby. Philips describes its periodic self-tests as daily, weekly, and monthly; they monitor battery capacity, pads readiness, and internal circuitry. Philips does not state a calendar interval for the hands-on periodic check. That check is limited to verifying the blinking green Ready light, replacing used/damaged/expired supplies and accessories, inspecting the exterior, and recording the inspection.
The FRx also runs a detailed battery-insertion self-test. Philips recommends initiating it only when the unit is first placed in service, after each clinical use, when the battery is replaced, or when the FRx may have been damaged. Do not remove and reinstall the battery merely to force a test when the green Ready light is already blinking; Philips warns that unnecessary tests consume battery capacity. Automatic self-testing eliminates the need for manual calibration.
There are no user-serviceable internal components. Any facility-established scheduled interval or additional activities should be controlled through the approved AEM program, risk assessment, use environment, inspection history, and applicable regulatory requirements.
What This PM Procedure Covers
- Identity, location, service history, readiness status, and automatic self-test evidence
- Enclosure, controls, indicators, pad connector, battery, SMART Pads II, Infant/Child Key, case, storage, and emergency accessories
- Manufacturer-defined periodic checks and conditional battery-insertion self-test
- Cleaning, post-use restoration, final readiness, and documentation
Required Tools and Equipment
- Current Philips HeartStart FRx Owner's Manual and inspection log/maintenance booklet
- Compatible, in-date Philips battery M5070A if replacement is needed
- Sealed, in-date HeartStart SMART Pads II 989803139261 if replacement is needed
- Infant/Child Key 989803139311 when required by the facility's response plan
- Clean soft cloth and an approved cleaner: soapy water, chlorine bleach diluted to 2 tablespoons per quart or liter of water, an ammonia-based cleaner, or 70% isopropyl alcohol
- Facility-required rescue kit, spare battery, spare pads, maintenance tags, and PPE
- HeartStart Event Review equipment only when authorized post-use data handling is required
No defibrillator analyzer or electrical safety analyzer is required by the reviewed Philips periodic-maintenance procedure.
Step-by-Step PM Procedure
1. Verify Identity, Location, and Applicability
Action: Record asset tag, serial number, model 861304, physical location, assigned response area, and CMMS record. Confirm the referenced owner’s manual applies to the inspected FRx.
Expected outcome: The correct asset and current response location are identified and the procedure is applicable.
2. Review Use and Service History
Action: Review clinical use, alerts, single or triple chirps, Ready-light complaints, battery/pads replacements, drops, impacts, fluid exposure, extreme storage conditions, data-download needs, and prior service since the last check.
Expected outcome: All events requiring post-use restoration, a conditional self-test, data handling, or service are identified before return to service.
3. Verify Standby Readiness Before Disturbing the Unit
Action: With the FRx off and stored normally, observe the Ready light and listen for chirps before pressing buttons, removing the battery, or disconnecting pads.
Expected outcome: The green Ready light blinks and no chirp is present, showing that the most recent automatic self-test passed and the unit is ready.
4. Inspect the FRx Exterior and Controls
Action: Inspect the housing, handle, seams, battery compartment area, On/Off button, Shock button, blue i-button, Caution light, Ready light, speaker openings, pad connector port, accessible contacts, labels, and symbols. Check for cracks, deformation, contamination, corrosion, loose parts, damaged controls, or fluid intrusion. Do not open the enclosure.
Expected outcome: The FRx is clean, intact, legible, and free of damage that could impair readiness or operation.
5. Inspect the Installed Battery
Action: Confirm an approved Philips battery is fully latched and free of leakage, swelling, cracking, corrosion, or heat damage. Record the installed date and available status/history. Do not remove a serviceable battery solely to perform a routine test when the Ready light is blinking.
Expected outcome: The correct battery is secure and undamaged, and the FRx reports no low-battery condition.
6. Inspect SMART Pads II
Action: Confirm one correct SMART Pads II set is connected, unopened, sealed, undamaged, and within its printed expiration date. Inspect the connector and accessible cable without opening the pads case. Verify the case is stored for immediate access.
Expected outcome: A connected, compatible, sealed, in-date pads set is ready for emergency use.
7. Inspect the Infant/Child Key and Emergency Accessories
Action: Confirm the Infant/Child Key, spare battery, spare pads, Quick Reference Guide, response kit, scissors, gloves, razor, barrier device, absorbent wipe, and other facility-required items are present, clean, undamaged, and in date. Keep Training Pads II separate and verify the Infant/Child Key is not left installed during storage.
Expected outcome: Required accessories are complete and immediately available without a training item or installed key interfering with standby readiness.
8. Inspect the Carry Case, Cabinet, and Environment
Action: Inspect the carry case, clear guide window, wall mount/cabinet, signage, security seal if used, access path, and environmental conditions. Verify the unit is easy to reach, its alert can be heard, and no unapproved objects obstruct its case.
Expected outcome: Storage is clean, secure, accessible, correctly labeled, and within the manufacturer’s environmental requirements.
9. Clean the FRx and Case
Action: Wipe the FRx exterior with a soft cloth dampened—not saturated—with an approved cleaner. Clean the carry case with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water. Do not use acetone or acetone-based solvents, abrasives, or enzymatic cleaners; do not immerse or sterilize the FRx or accessories. Keep liquid out of openings and dry all surfaces.
Expected outcome: The FRx and case are visibly clean, dry, and undamaged without liquid intrusion or prohibited chemical exposure.
10. Evaluate the Automatic Self-Test Status
Action: If the green Ready light continues to blink, accept the automatic self-test status and do not force a battery-insertion test. If the Ready light is off with single chirps and a flashing i-button, press the i-button for instructions and correct the identified pads, key, battery, storage-temperature, or self-test condition.
Expected outcome: A blinking green Ready light is present after permitted corrective action, or the FRx is removed from service for unresolved status.
11. Handle Triple-Chirp or Repeated Self-Test Alerts Safely
Action: If the FRx emits triple chirps in standby, remove it from service and contact Philips support. Do not attempt to clear a standby triple-chirp condition by removing and reinserting the battery. Also escalate repeated single-chirp self-test failures even if a later test clears them.
Expected outcome: A potentially serious internal failure is not masked by a reset and the affected FRx remains out of service pending authorized evaluation.
12. Run the Battery-Insertion Self-Test Only When Indicated
Action: When placing the FRx into service, after clinical use, after replacing the battery, or after suspected damage, remove the battery for five seconds only as directed, install the approved battery securely, and allow the complete self-test to run. Press the Shock and On/Off buttons when instructed. Do not connect the unit to a person or interrupt the test.
Expected outcome: The FRx reports a successful test, enters standby, and displays a blinking green Ready light. A failed repeat test with a known-good battery requires removal from service.
13. Complete Post-Use Restoration When Applicable
Action: After clinical use, preserve/download last-use data before any action that could affect it, following facility policy. Inspect and clean the FRx, replace the single-use pads, replace used/damaged/expired supplies, update the maintenance tag, complete the battery-insertion self-test, remove the Infant/Child Key if used, and sign/date the inspection log.
Expected outcome: Required event data is preserved, consumables and accessories are restored, and the unit passes its post-use self-test.
14. Restore and Document Final Readiness
Action: Confirm the battery and SMART Pads II are installed, the pads case remains sealed, the Infant/Child Key is not installed, all accessories are correctly stored, and the green Ready light is blinking. Record battery and pads dates, observations, test reason/result if applicable, replacements, corrective action, and disposition in the inspection log and CMMS.
Expected outcome: The HeartStart FRx is fully stocked, accessible, documented, and either returned to service with a blinking green Ready light or clearly removed from service.
Electrical Safety Testing
The HeartStart FRx is powered by a sealed, disposable battery and has no routine connection to AC mains or protective earth. Ground resistance and mains leakage tests are not applicable. Inspect the battery, compartment area, accessible contacts, enclosure, and pad connector without disassembling the unit. Philips states that automatic self-tests eliminate manual calibration and that the FRx has no user-serviceable internal components.
Pass / Fail Criteria
Pass
- Identity, history, exterior, controls, indicators, connector, labels, battery, pads, accessories, case, cabinet, and environment pass inspection
- Correct SMART Pads II are connected, sealed, undamaged, and in date
- Battery is approved, secure, undamaged, and has no reported low-battery condition
- The green Ready light blinks in standby and no alert chirp remains
- When manufacturer-indicated, the battery-insertion self-test completes successfully
- Cleaning, post-use restoration when applicable, inspection-log entry, and CMMS documentation are complete
Remove From Service
- The Ready light does not blink after permitted corrective action, a self-test fails, or the unit remains unresponsive
- A triple-chirp alert occurs in standby or repeated single-chirp self-test failures are reported
- The battery or pads are damaged, incompatible, unavailable, used, open, expired, or unrecognized
- Any enclosure, control, indicator, speaker, connector, label, storage, or accessory defect could impair emergency use
- Damage, contamination, fluid intrusion, improper storage exposure, or an unresolved post-use/data condition exists
Copy/Paste CMMS Work Order Procedure
Use the current Philips manual, facility policy, emergency-response program, and approved AEM program to establish the hands-on inspection interval and final return-to-service requirements.