MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC HEARTSTART MRX MONITOR/DEFIB; DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number M3535A

Device Problem Sparking (2595)

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

Event Date 05/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device's paddles are sparking.There was reportedly no patient involvement.

Event Description

It was reported that the device's paddle are sparking.There was reportedly no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer's authorized field service engineer (fse) evaluated the device and confirmed the reported problem.Upon conclusion of the evaluation, it was determined that this was a malfunction of the paddle pocket plates, which was replaced, and the device was returned to full functionality.The device remains at the customer site and no further evaluation is warranted at this time.

• Brand Name: HEARTSTART MRX MONITOR/DEFIB
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer Contact: kara grubbs ; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell, WA 98021 ; 9095703538
• MDR Report Key: 11966786
• MDR Text Key: 255132827
• Report Number: 3030677-2021-12077
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838000018
• UDI-Public: 00884838000018
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K031187
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: M3535A
• Device Catalogue Number: M3535A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/14/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/14/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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