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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.

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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