MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIO-DETEK INCORPORATED PRO-PADZ LIQUID GEL RADIOLUCENT MFE, 1 SET; ELECTRODE

Model Number 8900-2106-01

Device Problem Arcing of Electrodes (2289)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/22/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical corporation has not received the device for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.

Event Description

Complainant alleged that while attempting to treat a patient (age & gender unknown), an arc was heard from the electrode pads.Complainant indicated that there was no adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical corporation evaluated the device and the device performed to specification.Inspection of the pads did find discoloration on the conductive plates indicating a discharge occurred.Review of the device clinical data showed one shock event for the reported event date and the output was within specification for the measured impedance.There are no abnormalities or errors observed in the clinical data.Electrode labeling calls out the importance of good placement on the patient and provide instructions for proper electrode application technique.Poor adherence and /or air under the electrodes can lead to the possibility of arcing and skin burns.Good skin preparation does not guarantee a burn will not occur and burns from defibrillation is an expected risk.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: PRO-PADZ LIQUID GEL RADIOLUCENT MFE, 1 SET
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIO-DETEK INCORPORATED; 525 narragansett park drive; pawtucket RI 02861
• MDR Report Key: 10680245
• MDR Text Key: 216183699
• Report Number: 1218058-2020-00076
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847946016401
• UDI-Public: 00847946016401
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/23/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 10/26/2020
• Device Model Number: 8900-2106-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 8900-2106-01
• Device Lot Number: 4319
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/19/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/23/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1