MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION X SERIES; DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKER

Model Number X SERIES

Device Problem Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical corporation has not received the product for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.

Event Description

Complainant alleged that while attempting to defibrillate a patient (age & gender unknown), the device issued a "shock advised" prompt for a heart rhythm they believed was non-shockable.Complainant did not indicate that there was any adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical canada evaluated the device and the device performed to specification.The device was put through extensive testing including functional testing, defib/pacer stress testing, bench handling, and defib cycling without duplicating the report.The device was recertified and returned to the customer review of the clinical logs showed the device performed a total of 6 analyses on the event date.Out of 6, the device advised shock for 2 analyses.The device identified two of the three analysis segments as shockable rhythm in both analyses and the device advised shock.The device works as expected within the limitations of the technology.This claim has been closed as device meets specification.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: X SERIES
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION; 269 mill road; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: scott august ; 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; 9784219552
• MDR Report Key: 18970569
• MDR Text Key: 338578392
• Report Number: 1220908-2024-01095
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P160022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: X SERIES
• Device Catalogue Number: X SERIES
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2018
• 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