inforMED
MalfunctionMKJ

MEDI-TRACE CADENCE

Received Jul 9, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 23, 2026

Report 25762612 · MDR key 25762612

Device

Generic name

Automated External Defibrillators (non-wearable)

Model number

22770R

Catalog number

22770R-

Lot number

609390X

Patient

67 YR · Unknown

  • Superficial (First Degree) Burn

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE CARDIAC CATH LAB FOR A CARDIOVERSION. PATIENT WAS NOTED TO HAVE HAIR ON THE CHEST THAT WAS REMOVED USING CLIPPERS PRIOR TO PAD PLACEMENT. THE PADS WERE PLACED ON A CLEAN, DRY CHEST. WHEN THE CHARGE WAS DELIVERED, THERE WAS A BRIGHT SPARK AND BURNING ODOR. WHEN THE PADS WERE REMOVED, A BURN MARK WAS NOTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PATIENT'S CHEST.