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MalfunctionMJK

POWERHEART G5 KIT, AUTO, INTL ENG

Received Oct 16, 2023

Report 2112020-2023-00931 · MDR key 17939906

Device

Generic name

Automated External Defibrillator

Model number

G5A-00A

Catalog number

G5A-00A

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Use of Device Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "RED X" INDICATOR. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION HAS RECEIVED THE PRODUCT AND WILL BE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION FOR EVALUATION. THE CUSTOMER'S REPORT WAS OBSERVED DURING REVIEW OF THE DEVICE ACTIVITY LOG. HOWEVER, THE DEVICE WAS PUT THROUGH EXTENSIVE TESTING INCLUDING FUNCTIONALITY TESTING WITHOUT DUPLICATING THE REPORT. INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE DEVICE FOUND NO DISCREPANCIES. THE DEVICE WAS RECERTIFIED AND RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER. ANALYSIS FOR REPORTS OF THIS TYPE HAS NOT IDENTIFIED AN INCREASE IN TREND.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT UPDATES INFORMATION BASED UPON YOUR REQUEST WHICH DIFFERS FROM THE INITIAL MEDWATCH REPORT FILED. PLEASE REFERENCE SECTIONS D4 CATALOG # REMOVED, D4 PRIMARY UDI # UPDATED.