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M SERIES BIPHASIC 40010711100123010Recalls & reported problems

Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN,ACLS/MNL-1, 3/5LEAD,SPO2,ETCO2,NIBP,BIPHASIC,AC,PC,EL,RC,SM,CM,ENG · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
14
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00847946004620), received between Mar 28, 2017 and Oct 22, 2019 — classified as 14 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem” (3 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

  • Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem3
  • Failure of Device to Self-Test3
  • Failure to Power Up3
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message1
  • No Display/Image1
  • Pacing Problem1
  • Reset Problem1
  • Unable to Obtain Readings1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement14

Recent adverse event reports

The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 22, 2019Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE SWITCHED SETTINGS ON ITS OWN. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9220922 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 15, 2019Pacing Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Pacing Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED "DEFIB FAULT 78", "PACER FAULT 122" AND "PACER FAULT 126" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9194136 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 26, 2019Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE FAILED SELF TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9122637 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2019Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "DEFIB PAD SHORT" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8870992 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 14, 2019Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "DEFIB FAULT 72" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8341030 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 21, 2018Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem; Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "BRIDGE TEST FAILED" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8097020 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2018Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE FAILED SELF TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8008634 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 7, 2018Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, 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 7491623 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 2018Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING 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 7295983 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 26, 2017Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE FAILED SELF-TEST. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7146033 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 24, 2017Reset Problem; Reset Problem

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY POWER ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6817632 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 24, 2017No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE'S DISPLAY INTERMITTENTLY BLANKED OUT. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6817629 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2017Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, A BATTERY WAS UNABLE TO BE SEATED IN THE BATTERY WELL TO POWER THE DEVICE ON. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6663140 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 28, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED A "DEFIB FAULT 80" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6439115 ↗

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