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

Model Number WCD 4000

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 08/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation of electrode belt sn (b)(4) has been completed.As received, the electrode belt would not securely attach to a test monitor.Upon evaluation, the trunk cable connector tabs were broken, preventing a secure connection with the monitor.The root cause of the broken tabs is excessive force placed at the connector.No adverse event resulted from the defective electrode belt.

Event Description

During servicing of an electrode belt, which was returned for investigation into an unrelated issue, a reportable problem was found.The electrode belt would not securely latch to a test monitor.

• Brand Name: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238 3495
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238 3495
• Manufacturer Contact: katelynn mains ; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, PA 15238-3495 ; 4129683333
• MDR Report Key: 7810016
• MDR Text Key: 118230590
• Report Number: 3008642652-2018-07223
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MVK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855778005012
• UDI-Public: 00855778005012
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/21/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/23/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: WCD 4000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/25/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2010
• 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