R SERIES 30001005201330012Recalls & reported problems
Zoll Medical Corporation · Defibrillator ,MAIN, R SERIES, ALS, 3/5 LD, STD ECG, AC PWR, PACE, SPO2/ETCO2/NIBP, 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
- 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 00847946017545), received between Sep 7, 2017 and Jan 29, 2025 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unable to Obtain Readings” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Unable to Obtain Readings3
- Failure of Device to Self-Test1
- Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation1
- Failure to Power Up1
- Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation1
- Self-Activation or Keying1
- Unexpected Shutdown1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Insufficient Information1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Information1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 29, 2025Failure 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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21264247 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16481015 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2023Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation; Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MONITOR A PATIENT (AGE & GENDER UNKNOWN), THE DEVICE FAILED TO DISCHARGE. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16104375 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2022Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CARDIOVERT A PATIENT (AGE & GENDER UNKNOWN), THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN "ECG DISABLED" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15114533 ↗MalfunctionSep 20, 2021Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING BIOMED TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12498830 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2021Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN "ECG FAULT 6" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11194432 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2019Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT AFTER PERFORMING THE 30 JOULES TEST, AFTER REMOVING THE ONE STEP CABLE FROM THE EXTERNAL PADDLES THAT WERE STILL CLIPPED INTO THE WELLS OF THE UNIT, THE NURSE RECEIVED AN UNINTENDED DELIVER OF ENERGY. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9483335 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2018Unable to Obtain Readings; Self-Activation or Keying; Unable to Obtain Readings; Self-Activation or Keying
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CARDIOVERT A PATIENT (AGE & GENDER UNKNOWN), THE DEVICE SELF DISCHARGED. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE PATIENT'S RHYTHM DID NOT CHANGED AND THE DEVICE PROMPTED "ECG FAULT 5" AND "ECG DISABLED" MESSAGES. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8128250 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 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 6848006 ↗
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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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