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

Model Number R SERIES

Device Problem Sparking (2595)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Complainant alleged that during biomed testing, a spark was seen from the device's multifunction cable.Complainant indicated that there was no patient involvement in the reported malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to zoll medical uk service department; the customer's report was not replicated or confirmed.The device was put through extensive testing without duplicating the report.An internal inspection found no discrepancies.Accessories were tested with no problem found.The training pads were scrapped as a precaution.The device was recertified and returned to the customer.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: R SERIES DEFIBRILLATOR
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR/PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION; 269 mill road; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; 9784219552
• MDR Report Key: 15076983
• MDR Text Key: 296390713
• Report Number: 1220908-2022-02668
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: P160022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/30/2022

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: Other
• Device Model Number: R SERIES
• Device Catalogue Number: R SERIES
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2021
• 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