MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION AED PLUS; DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number AED PLUS

Device Problem Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical corporation has received the product and will be providing a supplemental report when our investigation is completed.

Event Description

Complainant alleged that during functional testing, the device gave a "no shock advised" prompt for a rhythm clinicians believed was shockable.Complainant indicated that there was no patient involvement in the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to zoll medical corporation and the customer's report was not replicated or confirmed.The device was put through extensive testing without duplicating the report.An internal inspection found no discrepancies.No accessories were returned as part of this investigation.The clinical log is not available for review.The device was recertified and returned to the customer.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: AED PLUS
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION; 269 mill road; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; 9784219552
• MDR Report Key: 16357368
• MDR Text Key: 309333682
• Report Number: 1220908-2023-00353
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K011541/P160
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: AED PLUS
• Device Catalogue Number: AED PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/10/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2012
• 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