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

Model Number 15

Device Problem Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

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

Event Date 06/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer provided stryker with the available patient information.Patient fields in which information is not provided were intentionally left blank.Stryker evaluated the device and was unable to duplicate the reported issue.After completing other unrelated repairs, proper device operation was observed through functional and performance testing, and the device was returned to the customer for use.The cause of the reported issue could not be determined.

Event Description

The customer contacted stryker to report that their device did not detect a shockable rhythm.In this state, the device may be unable to deliver defibrillation therapy if needed.This issue is patient related; however there was no adverse event reported.

• Brand Name: LIFEPAK® 15 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR
• 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: dara friedman ; 11811 willows road ne; redmond, WA 98052 ; 4258674000
• MDR Report Key: 17150693
• MDR Text Key: 317728710
• Report Number: 0003015876-2023-01106
• 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: 06/19/2023

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 15
• Device Catalogue Number: 99577-000025
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/05/2023
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2009
• 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