| Model Number |
SMART PADS III |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ventricular Fibrillation (2130); Superficial (First Degree) Burn (2685)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Cath lab nurse noted pads were in place and appeared adhered to skin during cath lab patient prep. during cath lab intervention, patient went into v fib at 00:02. patient shocked at 150 joules in less than 10 second of rhythm change. remained in v fib, 4 additional subsequent shocks given at 200 joules without conversion to perfusing rhythm. cpr started and rosc achieved 00:04. attending cath lab physician commented on concern with the defibrillator pads and the inability to convert the patient out of v fib. patient's electrolytes were within normal limits.When pads removed post procedure in icu, red skin/burn type marks noted on patient's right upper chest (where pad located) and left lower chest outlined marks.Per philips, need to determine if they need to open a new case number or if this can be added to previous complaints related to the pads.
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Event or Problem Description
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Cath lab nurse noted pads were in place and appeared adhered to skin during cath lab patient prep.During cath lab intervention, patient went into v fib at 00:02.Patient shocked at 150 joules in less than 10 second of rhythm change.Remained in v fib, 4 additional subsequent shocks given at 200 joules without conversion to perfusing rhythm.Cpr started and rosc achieved 00:04.Attending cath lab physician commented on concern with the defibrillator pads and the inability to convert the patient out of v fib.Patient's electrolytes were within normal limits.When pads removed post procedure in icu, red skin/burn type marks noted on patient's right upper chest (where pad located) and left lower chest outlined marks.Per philips, need to determine if they need to open a new case number or if this can be added to previous complaints related to the pads.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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