MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION POWERHEART G5 KIT, AUTO, FRN/INTL ENG; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number G5A-11A

Device Problems Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem (1573); Output Problem (3005)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Complainant alleged that during biomed testing, the device displayed a "bridge test failed" message and the device's defib output was out of specification.Complainant indicated that there was no patient involvement in the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer's report was observed during review of the device data logs.However, the device was put through extensive testing including bench handling, impedance testing, and defibrilation cycling without duplicating the report.An internal inspection found no discrepancies.The main board and capacitor were replaced as a precaution.The device was recertified and returned to the customer.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: POWERHEART G5 KIT, AUTO, FRN/INTL ENG
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION; 500 burdick parkway; deerfield WI 53531 9692
• Manufacturer Contact: scott august ; 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; 9784219552
• MDR Report Key: 18158589
• MDR Text Key: 328368710
• Report Number: 2112020-2023-01039
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P160033
• 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: 10/30/2023

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: G5A-11A
• Device Catalogue Number: G5A-11A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2022
• 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