Defibtech ARM XR Compression Module RMC-U2000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00815098020812), received between Feb 17, 2026 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Jul 12, 2024Open, Classified

   Problem in the device's motor may cause the device to stop compressions. This may lead to a delay in therapy if the device fails to operate, and could lead to patient injury or death.

   Z-2543-2024 · Root cause: Process control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Mechanical Problem

  A customer reported that their ARM ARM XR Engine RAM assembly sleeve slides downward when the piston starts its compression procedure and the device does not initiate compressions. The customer did not report this occurring during patient use.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50772432 ↗
• DeathMar 30, 2026Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

  A PROFESSIONAL USER REPORTED THAT DURING A RESCUE ATTEMPT ON (B)(6) 2026 INVOLVING A PATIENT WHO HAD ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, THE ARM ACC DEVICE FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED UPON INITIAL PLACEMENT BUT CEASED PERFORMING CHEST COMPRESSIONS. THE CUSTOMER STATED THIS HAS OCCURRED DURING MULTIPLE RESCUE ATTEMPTS. RESPONDERS SOMETIMES ATTEMPTED TO READJUST THE PISTON, THOUGH NOT CONSISTENTLY. A BATTERY REPLACEMENT WAS ATTEMPTED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED MOTOR-RELATED WARNINGS IN THE DEVICE HISTORY. THEY ALSO NOTED THAT NO SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS PRESENT UPON POWER-ON, BUT THAT THE SERVICE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY DURING USE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24719371 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Mechanical Problem

  A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SUCTION CUP OF THEIR ARM ACC UNIT WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE PISTON DURING TESTING. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24372772 ↗