MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIO-DETEK INCORPORATED PRO-PADZ RADIOLUCENT SOLID GEL ELECTRODE, SINGLE; DEFIB/PACING ELECTRODE

Model Number 8900-4006

Device Problems Sparking (2595); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Complainant alleged that while attempting to cardiovert a patient (age & gender unknown), a loud pop noise was heard upon discharging the "associated" device and a visible spark was seen from the electrode pads.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

The customer was contacted for return of the suspect product.The customer has responded and indicated the suspect product was discarded.

• Brand Name: PRO-PADZ RADIOLUCENT SOLID GEL ELECTRODE, SINGLE
• Type of Device: DEFIB/PACING ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIO-DETEK INCORPORATED; 525 narragansett park drive; pawtucket RI 02861
• Manufacturer Contact: tina lombari ; 525 narragansett park drive; pawtucket, RI 02861 ; 4017291400
• MDR Report Key: 18677076
• MDR Text Key: 335833614
• Report Number: 1218058-2024-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847946016661
• UDI-Public: 00847946016661
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2024

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: 8900-4006
• Device Catalogue Number: 8900-4006
• Device Lot Number: 4123
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/09/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1