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
All models of R SERIES (94)
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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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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