MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC LIFEPAK(R) 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR; DC-DEFIBRILLATOR, LOW-ENERGY, (INCLUDING PADDLES)

Model Number 20

Device Problems Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 12/31/2013

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer initially reported that their device required service after being dropped.There was no patient use associated with the reported event.Upon evaluation of the device, physio-control observed a service indicator was present and that there was a partial loss of defibrillator output energy due to a loss of the negative portion of the biphasic output waveform.The defibrillator output energy could be reduced by up to approximately 20% from the selected energy level.An examination of the service log in the device's memory showed that the issue observed had occurred prior to the device being dropped and therefore was not due to the unit being dropped.

Manufacturer Narrative

Physio-control examined the customer's device and verified the reported issue.Physio then replaced the therapy pcb assembly and completed other unrelated repairs.After observing proper device operation through functional and performance testing the unit was returned to the customer for use.Physio further examined the removed therapy pcb assembly and determined that the cause of the reported issue was that a diode, designator cr30, had a broken solder joint at leg 16.

• Brand Name: LIFEPAK(R) 20 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR
• Type of Device: DC-DEFIBRILLATOR, LOW-ENERGY, (INCLUDING PADDLES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC; 11811 willows road ne; po box 97006; redmond WA 98073 970
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC; 11811 willows road ne; po box 97006; redmond WA 98073 970
• Manufacturer Contact: jason march ; 4258674000
• MDR Report Key: 4010172
• MDR Text Key: 4953532
• Report Number: 3015876-2014-00950
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063119
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/18/2014

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 Model Number: 20
• Device Catalogue Number: 3202487
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/02/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Device Age: 8 YR
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/18/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/14/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2006
• 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