MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC LIFEPAK(R) 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR; DC-DEFIBRILLATOR, LOW-ENERGY, (INCLUDING PADDLES)

Model Number 20

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 06/11/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer initially reported that their device had logged multiple event codes.After an evaluation of the device by physio-control, it was observed that the device was locking up when attempting to perform the boot up process.There was no patient use associated with the reported failure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Physio-control evaluated the device and verified the reported failure.Physio replaced the system controller and user interface pcb assemblies and observed proper device operation through functional and performance testing.The device was then returned to the customer for use.

• Brand Name: LIFEPAK(R) 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR
• Type of Device: DC-DEFIBRILLATOR, LOW-ENERGY, (INCLUDING PADDLES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC; 11811 willows road ne; po box 97006; redmond WA 98073 970
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC; 11811 willows road ne; po box 97006; redmond WA 98073 970
• Manufacturer Contact: jason march ; 4258674000
• MDR Report Key: 3962109
• MDR Text Key: 4555773
• Report Number: 3015876-2014-00861
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063119
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/01/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/28/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 20
• Device Catalogue Number: 3202488
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/26/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Device Age: 8 YR
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/01/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2004
• 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