R SERIES 10000000001130013Recalls & reported problems
Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, R SERIES, BLS, 3/5 LD, STD ECG, AC PWR, PACE, CF/USB, ENG, REFURB · Class 3
All models of R SERIES (94)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946001933), received between May 14, 2018 and Jul 26, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Displays Incorrect Message” (1 report).
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
- Device Displays Incorrect Message1
- Failure of Device to Self-Test1
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 26, 2018Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE FAILED THE SELT-TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7722675 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2018Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "CHECK PADS" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7512558 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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