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

Model Number WCD 4000

Device Problem Device Emits Odor (1425)

Patient Problem Skin Irritation (2076)

Event Date 03/22/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Biocompatibility testing to iso 10993 was successfully completed on skin-contacting surfaces of the lifevest device as well as the blue(tm) defibrillation gel.

Event Description

A us distributor reported that the patient had developed a rash under the back right electrode.The area was described as red, itchy, and having a burning sensation.It was also added that there was a strong smell coming from the electrode belt but it was not determined if the skin or the belt was the source of the smell.It was reported that there was no pus, bleeding, nor any fluid oozing.The patient's doctor prescribed triamcinolone and "hydroskin cream".Follow-up indicated that the rash had improved and that the patient was doing much better.

• Brand Name: LIFEVEST WCD 4000 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: WEARABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238 3495
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZOLL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh PA 15238 3495
• Manufacturer Contact: manuela parra ; 121 gamma drive; pittsburgh, PA 15238-3495 ; 4129683333
• MDR Report Key: 7414192
• MDR Text Key: 105101766
• Report Number: 3008642652-2018-03287
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MVK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855778005005
• UDI-Public: 00855778005005
• 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: 04/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: WCD 4000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR