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HEARTSINE SAMARITAN PAD 350P

Received May 20, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 9, 2026

Report 3004123209-2026-00381 · MDR key 25228276

Device

Generic name

Over-the-counter Automated External Defibrillator

Model number

SAM 350P

Catalog number

350-STR-IT-10

Product problems

  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED HEARTSINE TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. DURING EVALUATION IT WAS OBSERVED FAILURE OF +VE TERMINAL POGO-PIN. IN THIS STATE, THE DEVICE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY, IF IT WERE NEEDED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT USE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMED EVALUATION OF THE CUSTOMER¿S DEVICE AND OBSERVED FAILURE OF +VE TERMINAL POGO-PIN. THE FAILED POGO PIN HAD RESULTED IN A POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DEVICE AND PAD-PAK, CAUSING THE VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS AND SUBSEQUENT LOW BATTERY FAIL. THIS DEVICE SHALL BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED.