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MalfunctionDRT

ZM-540PA

Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 8, 2026

Report 8030229-2026-06792 · MDR key 25668723

Device

Generic name

Telemetry Transmitter

Model number

ZM-540PA

Catalog number

ZM-540PA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Power Problem
  • Complete Loss of Power

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE ZM TRANSMITTER WOULD NOT STAY POWERED ON. HE STATED THAT WITH NEW BATTERIES, IT WOULD SOMETIMES POWER OFF ON ITS OWN AS IF THERE WAS A BATTERY TERMINAL OR CONNECTION ISSUE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. NIHON KOHDEN CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE THE REPORTED EVENT. NIHON KOHDEN WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR SECTION 803.56 WHEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER (BME) REPORTED THAT THE ZM TRANSMITTER WOULD NOT STAY POWERED ON. HE STATED THAT WITH NEW BATTERIES, IT WOULD SOMETIMES POWER OFF ON ITS OWN AS IF THERE WAS A BATTERY TERMINAL OR CONNECTION ISSUE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.