MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876 LIFEPAK(R) 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)

Model Number 15

Device Problems Failure to Charge (1085); Failure to Sense (1559)

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

Event Date 01/02/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A stryker service representative performed an evaluation of the customer¿s device and was not able to verify the reported issues.After completing some unrelated repairs, proper device operation was observed through functional and performance testing.The device was subsequently returned to the customer.

Event Description

The customer contacted stryker to report that their device failed in recognizing vf in analyze mode, resulting in failure to detect shockable rhythm and failed in charging defibrillation energy to the expected level.In this state the device may not be able to deliver defibrillation therapy, if needed, or may provide wrong defibrillation therapy.There was no report of patient harm associated with the reported event.

• Brand Name: LIFEPAK(R) 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876; 11811 willows road ne; redmond WA 98052
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876; 11811 willows road ne; redmond WA 98052
• Manufacturer Contact: brian blakeslee ; 11811 willows road ne; redmond, WA 98052 ; 4258674000
• MDR Report Key: 18510220
• MDR Text Key: 333265829
• Report Number: 0003015876-2024-00082
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K142430
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/15/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 15
• Device Catalogue Number: 99577-001388
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2014
• 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