MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS HEART START XL; DEFIBRILLATOR

Model Number M4735A

Device Problem Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A follow up report will be submitted once the investigation is complete.

Event Description

The customer reported the device does not recognize paddle cable.There was no reported adverse patient impact.

• Brand Name: HEART START XL
• Type of Device: DEFIBRILLATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS; 3000 minuteman road; andover MA 01810
• Manufacturer Contact: wendy chadbourne ; 3000 minuteman road; andover, MA 01810
• MDR Report Key: 5889852
• MDR Text Key: 52557859
• Report Number: 1218950-2016-05113
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MKJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K001725
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/29/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/19/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M4735A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2009
• 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