Model Number 8700-0752 |
Device Problem
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Cardiac Arrest (1762); Death (1802); Electrocution (1827)
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Event Date 12/20/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2014, the ems received a call for a patient in cardiac arrest, post electrocution.An aed was applied on scene prior to ems arrival but no shocks were advised.Upon arrival, the ems crew placed the patient on the autopulse platform.The platform performed compressions for approximately 5 minutes using an autopulse li-ion battery with an unknown serial number (sn).When this initial battery depleted, the crew replaced the battery with another li-ion battery (sn (b)(4)).However, the platform did not perform any compressions with this second battery.The patient reportedly expired.No further information was provided.Manufacturer has requested additional information from the customer.However, no additional information has been obtained.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Customer stated that after the call, the second battery (sn: (b)(4)) was brought back to the base and put into an autopulse multi-chemistry charger (mcc).The mcc status led initially illuminated yellow indicating that the battery was charging.However, the status led changed to red, which indicated that the battery had been disabled by the charger.In addition, when the battery's status check button was pressed, one red bar illuminated indicating that the battery should not be used.Customer is on a 3 battery rotation with batteries rotated once a week, even if not used.Customer also stated that batteries are changed after use.Zoll has not yet received the autopulse battery in complaint for investigation.A supplemental report will be filed if and when the product is returned and investigation has been completed.Please see the following related mfr.Reports: 1.#3010617000-2015-00155 for autopulse® resuscitation model 100 with sn: (b)(4).2.#3010617000-2015-00156 for autopulse® li-ion battery with sn: (b)(4).
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