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R SERIES 10000000001110013Recalls & reported problems

Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, AED, R SERIES, 3/5 LD, STD ECG, AC PWR, PACE, CF/USB, DMST · Class 3

All models of R SERIES (94)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
13
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946001919), received between Aug 10, 2015 and Oct 13, 2020 — classified as 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (4 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • No Display/Image4
  • Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem2
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message2
  • Failure to Power Up2
  • Activation Problem1
  • Battery Problem1
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
  • Unable to Obtain Readings1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement13

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 13, 2020Failure to Power Up; Unable to Obtain Readings; Failure to Power Up; Unable to Obtain Readings

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN "ECG DISABLED" MESSAGE AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10673079 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2020Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 72" AND "DEFIB FAULT 76" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10417027 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2020Battery Problem; Battery Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DID NOT RECOGNIZE THAT THE BATTERIES WERE INSTALLED. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 10333697 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 6, 2020No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY WAS DISTORTED AND NO CLINICAL INFORMATION COULD BE SEEN. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9801113 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 29, 2019Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8945304 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 24, 2019No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY BLANKED OUT. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8364950 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 21, 2018Activation Problem; Activation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT REMAIN IN PACER MODE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8189790 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY FLICKERED AND TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7919775 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2018Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "DEFIB FAULT 76" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7886133 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2018Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 72" AND "DEFIB FAULT 76" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7293532 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2018Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 76" AND "DEFIB DISABLED" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7210938 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 21, 2017No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY BLANKED OUT. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6421403 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 10, 2015Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICEDISPLAY WAS UNREADABLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 5018666 ↗

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