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HEARTSINE SAMARITAN PAD 350P

Received Jun 19, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 25, 2025

Report 3004123209-2026-00397 · MDR key 25562845

Device

Generic name

Over-the-counter Automated External Defibrillator

Model number

SAM 350P

Catalog number

350-STR-IT-10

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMED EVALUATION OF THE CUSTOMER¿S DEVICE AND OBSERVED BENT LOCATOR PIN ON THE BATTERY-TERMINAL SIDE. THE INVESTIGATION WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW OR WHEN THE DAMAGE TO THE LOCATOR PIN OCCURRED. THE CUSTOMER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT DEVICE. THE CUSTOMER DEVICE WILL BE SCRAPPED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER CONTACTED HEARTSINE TO REPORT A NON-CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THEIR DEVICE. DURING EVALUATION IT WAS OBSERVED BENT LOCATOR PIN ON THE BATTERY-TERMINAL SIDE. 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.