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Device Problems
Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Zoll medical corporation has not received the product for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.
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Event Description
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Complainant alleged that during biomed testing, the device displayed an incorrect ecg signal.Complainant indicated that there was no patient involvement in the reported malfunction.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental medwatch report is reporting the evaluation of the device and correcting information submitted on the initial medwatch report.Please reference device evaluation: the device was returned to zoll medical canada for evaluation.The device was put through extensive testing including full functional testing and analysis stress testing successfully.The device successfully passed the final test procedure, was recertified, and returned to the customer review of the clinical data file showed large spikes occurring in segments 1 and 3.These spikes caused the algorithm to not be able to determine a rhythm type, but with 2 of 3 segments returning non-shockable results the final descision was no shock advised.It was concluded by review of the clinical file that the device worked as designed within the limitations of the technology.Analysis for reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.
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Event Description
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Complainant alleged that while attempting to treat a patient (age & gender unknown), the device gave a "no shock advised" prompt for a rhythm clinicians believed was shockable.Complainant did not indicate that there was any adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.
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