MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION AED3; DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number AED3

Device Problem Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

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

Event Date 01/20/2023

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 while attempting to monitor a male patient (age unknown), the device issued a "shock advised" prompt for a heart rhythm they believe was non-shockable.Complainant indicated that there was no adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to zoll medical corporation for evaluation.The customer's report was attributed to the incorrect use of the device by the user.The device was used on a conscious patient.The aed 3 administrator's guide and operator's guide both explain the contraindications for use as: never use the zoll aed 3 for defibrillation when the patient is conscious, is breathing, or has a detectable pulse or other sign of circulation.The device passed all testing, was recertified and returned to the customer.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: AED3
• 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: 16405189
• MDR Text Key: 309985095
• Report Number: 1220908-2023-00508
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847946020071
• UDI-Public: 00847946020071
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P160022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/24/2023

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: AED3
• Device Catalogue Number: AED3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/20/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2019
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male