MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876 LIFEPAK 15 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)

Model Number 15

Device Problem Failure to Sense (1559)

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

Event Date 08/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Physio-control evaluated the customer's device and was unable to duplicate the reported issue.After observing proper device operation through functional and performance testing, the device was returned to the customer for use.The cause of the reported issue could not be determined.

Event Description

The customer contacted physio-control to report that their device did not show an ecg rhythm with defibrillation electrodes connected.As a result, defibrillation therapy may be unavailable, if needed.There was no report of patient use associated with the reported event.

• Brand Name: LIFEPAK 15 DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876; 11811 willows road ne; redmond WA 98052
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - 3015876; 11811 willows road ne; redmond WA 98052
• Manufacturer Contact: todd bandy ; 11811 willows road ne; redmond, WA 98052 ; 4258674000
• MDR Report Key: 12456927
• MDR Text Key: 271033431
• Report Number: 0003015876-2021-01749
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00883873871836
• UDI-Public: 00883873871836
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142430
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 15
• Device Catalogue Number: 99577-001943
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/17/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/10/2015
• 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