| Model Number |
1011-0139-03 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Discharge (1169)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
12/30/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Zoll medical corporation has not received the product for evaluation and this complaint is still under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Complainant alleged that while attempting to treat a (b)(6) male patient, the associated defibrillator was unable to discharge using these internal handles.Complainant did not indicate that there was any adverse effect to the patient due to the reported malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was returned to zoll medical corporation; the malfunction was duplicated and attributed to a faulty pin.The handles were scrapped and the customer received a replacement.It's important to mention these handles are over a 11 years of age and are recommended to be replaced after either 100 sterrad or 50 autoclave cycles of sterilization.Zoll also recommends a functional inspection prior to each use.Analysis for reports of this type has not identified an increase in trend.
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