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

Model Number LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM

Device Problem Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)

Patient Problems Dizziness (2194); Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)

Event Date 12/28/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient was inappropriately treated 2 times by the lifevest.The patient was reportedly symptomatic and feeling woozy at the time of the event.Non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (nsvt) contributed to the false detection.The response buttons were pressed after each treatment was delivered.The response buttons functioned appropriately.The patient stated they heard the alarms but didn¿t know what to do.No injury was reported from the treatment.The patient contacted their physician.The patient continues to use the lifevest.No deficiencies were alleged against the device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The monitor and electrode belt have not been returned for evaluation.Based on the data available at this time, there is no indication of a device malfunction causing or contributing to the inappropriate treatment.Inappropriate defibrillations are an anticipated risk associated with the use of the lifevest.Patients are instructed through alarms, voice messages, ifu, and training to press the response buttons to prevent an inappropriate defibrillation.The current commercial inappropriate defibrillation rate is consistent with the observed rate during the pivotal clinical trial (b)(4) (0.69% per patient-month with 90% confidence).A summary of the safety and effectiveness data (ssed), including the inappropriate defibrillation safety objective supporting fda's approval of the lifevest, can be found at http://www.Accessdata.Fda.Gov/cdrh_docs/pdf/p010030b.Pdf.The lifevest detection algorithm complies with iec 60601-2-4 performance requirements for sensitivity and specificity.

• Brand Name: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA
• Manufacturer Contact: zoll mfg corporation ; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, PA 15238
• MDR Report Key: 16084037
• MDR Text Key: 306498340
• Report Number: 3008642652-2023-00027
• 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: 01/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/31/2022
• 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