MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION POWERHEART G5 KIT, AUTO, US EN/LA ESP; AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)

Model Number	G5A-80A
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Charge (1085)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Complainant alleged that during functional testing, the device prompted a "hv charger test capacitor not holding charge" message.Complainant indicated that there was no patient involvement in the reported malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to zoll medical corporation for evaluation.The customer's report was observed during review of the device data logs.However, the device was put through extensive testing including daily/weekly/monthly testing, stress testing, and functional testing without duplicating the report.The report was cleared and did not reoccur.An internal inspection of the device found no discrepancies.The main board was replaced to help prevent reoccurrence.The device was recertified and returned to the customer.Analysis of reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.

• Brand Name: POWERHEART G5 KIT, AUTO, US EN/LA ESP
• Common Device Name: AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (NON-WEARABLE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDIAC SCIENCE CORPORATION; 500 burdick parkway; deerfield WI 53531 -969
• Manufacturer Contact: scott august ; 269 mill road; chelmsford, MA 01824 ; +1(978)421-9552
• MDR Report Key: 50804334
• Report Number: 2112020-2026-00448
• Device Sequence Number: 10590303
• Product Code: MKJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00812394021192
• UDI-Public: (01)00812394021192
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/28/2026

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: Other
• Device Model Number: G5A-80A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/28/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/29/2016
• 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