MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION R SERIES DEFIBRILLATOR; DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKER

Model Number R SERIES

Device Problem Incorrect Interpretation of Signal (1543)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Complainant alleged that while attempting to defibrillate a patient (age & gender 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

Zoll medical corporation has not received the product for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Zoll medical united kingdom evaluated the device and the customer's report was not confirmed.The device passed all testing successfully.The customer indicated that cpr may have been happening during the analysis of the patient, which can influence the device's algorithm.The r series operator's guide states, "do not use the unit in aed mode or advisory mode during patient movement.A patient must be motionless during ecg rhythm analysis.Do not touch the patient during analysis.If transporting the patient, cease all movement before beginning ecg analysis.Ecg rhythm analysis does not warn of patient asystole, which is not a shockable rhythm." the device was recertified and returned to the customer.No trend is associated with reports of this type.

• Brand Name: R SERIES DEFIBRILLATOR
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION; 269 mill road; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: scott august ; 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; 9784219552
• MDR Report Key: 18002729
• MDR Text Key: 326470707
• Report Number: 1220908-2023-04136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: P160022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/16/2023

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: R SERIES
• Device Catalogue Number: R SERIES
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/25/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/16/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2022
• 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