MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KATECHO INC PADPRO:AD;RTRANS EL, 12X7; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)

Catalog Number 2001M

Device Problem Device Sensing Problem (2917)

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

Event Date 04/03/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.H3 other text : device not yet received.

Event Description

The customer reported that the 2001m, padpro:ad;rtrans el, 12x7 was being used during an unknown procedure on approximately 03apr24 when it was reported ¿during code blue life pack displayed "connect electrodes" multiple times lifepack swapped pads swapped.¿.Further assessment questions were requested of the reporter and a good faith effort was completed; however, the reporter has not responded to our attempts for information.There was no report of injury, medical intervention or extended hospitalization to the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned to date and no photographic evidence was provided.Therefore, the reported event cannot be verified.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year lot history review shows a total of 3 devices for this lot number and failure mode.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 7 complaints, regarding 28 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 2,994,367 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.000009.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised to visually examine the pad before placement.Check that adhesive is intact and undamaged.Do not use any damaged pads, replace pads if necessary.Poor electrode pad-to-patient contact may result in defibrillator alarm, prompt or other indication.Check all electrical and patient connections from the device to the skin.If the indication continues, refer to the defibrillator¿s instruction for use or consult the defibrillator manufacturer.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The customer reported that the 2001m, padpro:ad;rtrans el, 12x7 was being used during an unknown procedure on approximately on (b)(6) 2024 when it was reported ¿during code blue life pack displayed "connect electrodes" multiple times lifepack swapped pads swapped.¿.Further assessment questions were requested of the reporter and a good faith effort was completed; however, the reporter has not responded to our attempts for information.There was no report of injury, medical intervention or extended hospitalization to the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: PADPRO:AD;RTRANS EL, 12X7
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): KATECHO INC; 4020 gannett avenue; des moines IA 50321
• Manufacturer (Section G): KATECHO INC; 4020 gannett avenue; des moines IA 50321
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha dewberry ; 525 french road; utica, NY 13502 ; 3152230184
• MDR Report Key: 19191088
• MDR Text Key: 341426574
• Report Number: 1320894-2024-00111
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P200004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2024

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: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 2001M
• Device Lot Number: Y06152306
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic