MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION R SERIES; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)

Model Number	30001004101110013
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Sparking (2595)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Complainant alleged while attempting to treat a patient (age & gender unknown), the clinician observed that the electrode pads gel migrated and adhered to the patient skin, additionally an arc was heard from the electrode pads.Complainant indicated that there was no adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zoll medical corporation has not received the device for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.

• Brand Name: R SERIES
• Common Device Name: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION; 269 mill road; chelmsford MA 01824
• Manufacturer Contact: scott august ; 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; +1(978)421-9552
• MDR Report Key: 50431213
• Report Number: 1220908-2026-03299
• Device Sequence Number: 15861673
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847946017446
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160022
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/07/2026

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 30001004101110013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown