MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION ZM-520PA; TRANSMITTER

Model Number ZM-520PA

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Output Problem (3005); Temperature Problem (3022)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/17/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer reported that the transmitter was experiencing ecg dropouts.They also believe the ecg board might be overheating.They will be provided with an exchange.No patient harm was reported.Nihon kohden continues to investigate the reported event.Nihon kohden will submit a supplemental report in accordance with 21 cfr section 803.56 when additional information becomes available.Additional device information: concomitant medical device: the following device was used in conjunction with the transmitter: cns: no model or serial number was provided.

Event Description

The customer reported that the transmitter was experiencing ecg dropouts.They also believe the ecg board might be overheating.No patient harm was reported.

Event Description

The customer reported that the transmitter was experiencing ecg dropouts.They also believe the ecg board might be overheating.No patient harm was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Details of complaint: the customer reported that the transmitter was experiencing ecg dropouts.No patient harm or injury was reported.Investigation summary: nihon kohden technical support (nk ts) initiated a warranty exchange for the zm device.With the available information, a root cause cannot be determined.Possible causes for ecg data dropout: fuzzy or inaccurate waveforms (e.G., sawtooth patterns, square waves) and wave artifacts (signal noise, lead placement, lead connection, network interference) may be caused by faulty lead placement or faulty leads.Users should verify that the leads are authorized for use with the zm transmitter in operation before monitoring a patient.Improper connection of leads (leads not properly seated), and/or damaged or contaminated leads (dirt, dust and/or cleaning residues) may contribute to ecg issues.If the leads are not seated properly to the zm transmitter, readings will not appear properly.The customer also believed the ecg board might have been overheating, but no additional information was received, and this issue could not be confirmed.

• Brand Name: ZM-520PA
• Type of Device: TRANSMITTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; attn: shama mooman; 1-31-4 nishiochia; shinjuku-ku, tokyo 161-8 560; JA 161-8560
• Manufacturer (Section G): NIHON KOHDEN TOMIOKA CORPORATION; attn: shama mooman; 1-1 tajino; tomioka city, gunma 370-2 314; JA 370-2314
• Manufacturer Contact: shama mooman ; safety mgmt dept, quality mgmt; seibu bldg 2, 4th floor 1-11-2; kusunokidai tokorozawa, saitama 359-8-580 ; JA 359-8580
• MDR Report Key: 10543551
• MDR Text Key: 207372676
• Report Number: 8030229-2020-00545
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04931921115077
• UDI-Public: 04931921115077
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043517
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/16/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ZM-520PA
• Device Catalogue Number: ZM-520PA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/09/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2019
• 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
• Treatment: CNS; CNS