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

Model Number R SERIES

Device Problem Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem Ventricular Fibrillation (2130)

Event Date 03/11/2024

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Complainant alleged that while attempting to defibrillate a patient (age & gender unknown), a loud popping noise was heard upon discharge.Complainant indicated that the patient subsequently expired.

• 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: 18961669
• MDR Text Key: 338385234
• Report Number: 1220908-2024-01165
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P160022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: R SERIES
• Device Catalogue Number: R SERIES
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Outcome(s): Death