MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM; WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Rash (2033); Fluid Discharge (2686); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 07/23/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Biocompatibility testing to iso 10993 was successfully completed on skin-contacting surfaces of the lifevest device as well as the blue(tm) defibrillation gel.

Event Description

A us distributor contacted zoll to report that a patient developed a weeping heat rash on their back from the lifevest equipment.There was no alleged device malfunction contributing to the irritation.The patient reported going to the er but stated that they could not help.The patient¿s nurse inquired about using a steroid cream for the skin irritation.It is unclear if the nurse applied the cream to the skin irritation.Reporting out of abundance of caution.Outcome of the irritation is unknown as follow up attempts were unsuccessful.

• Brand Name: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA
• Manufacturer Contact: zoll mfg corporation ; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, PA 15238
• MDR Report Key: 15361376
• MDR Text Key: 299283826
• Report Number: 3008642652-2022-23094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MVK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P010030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/06/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1