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# Defibtech Recalls Chest Compression Device
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/defibtech-recalls-chest-compression-device/
- Published: 2024-08-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T14:39:16.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Devices, #legacy-id-D5157638

Defibtech has begun a Class 1 recall of its RMU-2000 ARM XR Chest Compression Devices due to a motor problem that may cause them to stop compressions. “The use of affected products may cause serious adverse health consequences, including patient injuries, delay of therapy and death due to a period of time without compressions to circulate oxygen throughout the body,” a [recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/chest-compression-device-recall-defibtech-llc-removes-rmu-2000-arm-xr-chest-compression-device-due?utm%5Fmedium=email&utm%5Fsource=govdelivery) says. The devices are used to provide chest compressions on adults whose hearts suddenly stop and are not circulating blood throughout the body. To date, there has been one reported injury and one reported death associated with the problem.