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Stryker's field action covers roughly 12,000 HeartSine samaritan PAD 350P, 360P and 450P units. Stryker is asking owners to keep affected devices in service until a replacement is in place. Here is how to check your serial numbers, what to do with the answer, and why your inventory is the real finding.

The FDA posted a Class II recall covering three HeartSine samaritan PAD models on September 5, 2026. The manufacturer's instruction is to keep affected units in service and verify serial numbers. Here is how to run that check across every site you own.

The HeartSine samaritan PAD combines pads and battery into one Pad-Pak cartridge with a single expiration date. Part numbers for the 350P, 360P and 450P.

Every AED is effective—the right one depends on your setting. We compare ZOLL, Philips, LIFEPAK, Defibtech, HeartSine, and Cardiac Science on ease of use, CPR feedback, durability, and value, then pick the best AED for homes, businesses, schools, worship, and first responders.