R SERIES 30000006201310012Recalls & reported problems
Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, R SERIES, ALS, 3/5 LD, STD ECG, AC PWR, NELLCOR, PACE, SPO2, NIBP, DMST · Class 3
All models of R SERIES (94)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 13
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946002732), received between May 15, 2017 and Aug 13, 2020 — classified as 13 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Power Up4
- Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem3
- Device Displays Incorrect Message2
- No Display/Image2
- Grounding Malfunction1
- Mechanics Altered1
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement12
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 13, 2020Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 72" AND "DEFIB FAULT 76" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10401968 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2020Defibrillation/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 10303005 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2020Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10092047 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Grounding Malfunction; Grounding Malfunction
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE FAILED THE EARTH GROUND RESISTANCE TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8709703 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2019Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 76" AND "DEFIB DISABLED" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8692887 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2019Mechanics Altered; Mechanics Altered
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT REMAIN IN THE CORRECT MODE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8501184 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2018No Display/Image; No Display/Image
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, 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 7727596 ↗MalfunctionOct 23, 2017No Display/Image; No Display/Image
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY SHOWED COLORED HORIZONTAL LINES AND CLINICAL DATA WAS NOT LEGIBLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6969734 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "DEFIB FAULT 72" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT DURING SUBSEQUENT FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE MALFUNCTION WAS NOT DUPLICATED. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6890807 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message
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 6861128 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TREAT A PATIENT (AGE & GENDER UNKNOWN), THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6853712 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6843662 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT THE DEVICE WAS INTERMITTENTLY UNABLE TO POWER ON. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 6567384 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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