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R SERIES 10000005201310012Recalls & reported problems

Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, R SERIES, ALS, 3/5 LD STD ECG, AC PWR, SPO2, ETCO2, PACE, NIBP, CF/USB, DMST, REFURB · Class 3

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

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946002046), received between Jul 17, 2015 and Oct 7, 2021 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (5 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/Image5
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message1
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
  • Failure to Power Up1
  • Unable to Obtain Readings1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement8
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 7, 2021Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN "ERROR FFFF" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12594348 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2020Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9683860 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2019No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE POWERED ON WITHOUT DISPLAY. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8317982 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2018No Display/Image; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; No Display/Image; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DID NOT DISPLAY CLINICAL DATA AND IT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH MODE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8130401 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY SHOWED HORIZONTAL LINES 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 7542083 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING INCOMING INSPECTION, THE DEVICE'S SCREEN TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE AND WAS ILLEGIBLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7353685 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2017No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY WAS INTERMITTENTLY DISTORTED, BLANKED OUT 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 6564916 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 13, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING 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 6399004 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2015Device Operates Differently Than Expected

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE FAILED SELF-TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 4935707 ↗

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