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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

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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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