R SERIES 30000001001130013Recalls & reported problems
Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, R SERIES, BLS, 3/5 LD, STD ECG, AC PWR, PACE, SPO2, CF/STD, DMST · Class 3
All models of R SERIES (94)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946002473), received between Mar 27, 2017 and Oct 29, 2020 — classified as 11 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (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
- Failure to Power Up4
- Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem2
- No Display/Image2
- Unable to Obtain Readings2
- Device Displays Incorrect Message1
- Failure to Charge1
- Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation1
- Failure to Discharge1
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement11
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 29, 2020No Display/Image; No Display/Image
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S SCREEN WAS COMPLETELY BLANK AND WAS ILLEGIBLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10758026 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2020Failure to Charge; No Display/Image; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Failure to Charge; No Display/Image; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE, DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 72" AND "DEFIB FAULT 76" ERROR MESSAGES AND THE SCREEN TURNED COMPLETELY GREEN AND WAS ILLEGIBLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10143486 ↗MalfunctionJan 31, 2020Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation; Failure to Power Up; Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT POWER UP AND FAILED TO DISCHARGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9654404 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2020Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "POOR PAD CONTACT" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9606643 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2019Defibrillation/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 9376763 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2018Failure to Discharge; Failure to Discharge
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE FAILED TO DISCHARGE VIA EXTERNAL PADDLES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7568631 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2018Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7224120 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7153802 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO POWER ON. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7015205 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER ON. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6682258 ↗MalfunctionMar 27, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN "ECG DISABLED" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6437402 ↗
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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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