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

Model Number LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

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

Event Date 02/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation of electrode belt has been completed.The reported problem (does not communicate with monitor) was isolated to the electrode belt trunk cable being broken and cut from the distribution node (dn), nicking wires within the cable.The root cause for cut cable was physical abuse.There was no adverse event that resulted from the damaged belt.

Event Description

A us distributor reported that a patient's electrode belt does not communicate with 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
• 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: 16521359
• MDR Text Key: 311065538
• Report Number: 3008642652-2023-02307
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MVK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• 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: 03/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/10/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2023
• 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