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

Model Number WCD 4000

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problems Itching Sensation (1943); Skin Irritation (2076); Reaction (2414)

Event Date 06/23/2020

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¿ defibrillation gel.

Event Description

A us distributor contacted zoll to report that a patient developed a skin irritation.The irritation was described itchy but open wounds or blisters.The patient was described the irritation as under the therapy pads.The patient's rn assisted with applying unscented lotion to the irritated areas.The outcome is unknown the patient reported garment was still itching, support services suggested making the doctor aware if itching continues.

• Brand Name: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, pa
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, pa
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin chan ; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, pa ; 9683333
• MDR Report Key: 10263711
• MDR Text Key: 198509575
• Report Number: 3008642652-2020-05949
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MVK
• 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: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: WCD 4000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/03/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 89 YR