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AutoPulse®Resuscitation System 100 (REF 8700-0730-01)Recalls & reported problems

Zoll Circulation, Inc. · The AutoPulse System consists of 4 primary components, a reusable Platform, a single use chest compression assembly (LifeBand), a rechargeable battery, and a battery charger. · Class 2

All models of AutoPulseResuscitation System (46)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Zoll AutoPulse resuscitation system is a device that performs chest compressions during cardiac arrest. Its 3,265 reports mostly describe error messages that do not clear, incorrect messages on the screen, and the unit failing to power up, with crews sometimes switching to manual CPR. The reports include no deaths and 15 injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports were lower in the most recent year (170) than in the year before (246).

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Adverse event reports
3,208
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
15
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3,208 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00849111000512), received between Aug 11, 2015 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 15 injuries, 3,193 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Visual Prompts will not Clear” (2,302 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K112998); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 18 reportsDec 2023: 39 reportsJan 2024: 38 reportsFeb 2024: 41 reportsMar 2024: 32 reportsApr 2024: 16 reportsMay 2024: 21 reportsJun 2024: 24 reportsJul 2024: 18 reportsAug 2024: 22 reportsSep 2024: 32 reportsOct 2024: 26 reportsNov 2024: 28 reportsDec 2024: 12 reportsJan 2025: 19 reportsFeb 2025: 32 reportsMar 2025: 23 reportsApr 2025: 18 reportsMay 2025: 19 reportsJun 2025: 11 reportsJul 2025: 28 reportsAug 2025: 29 reportsSep 2025: 16 reportsOct 2025: 11 reportsNov 2025: 21 reportsDec 2025: 17 reportsJan 2026: 14 reportsFeb 2026: 15 reportsMar 2026: 31 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 15 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202641
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Visual Prompts will not Clear2,302
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message395
  • Use of Device Problem364
  • Device Operational Issue320
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected159
  • Failure to Power Up109
  • No Display/Image91
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem87

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,439
  • No Patient Involvement668
  • Insufficient Information481
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient326
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient293
  • No Information7
  • Cardiac Arrest6
  • Injury6

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 3,208 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Use of Device Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50954689 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Use of Device Problem; Noise, Audible

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50954588 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50953108 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Display Difficult to Read

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50952397 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50925258 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50891792 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50875958 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50875699 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Use of Device Problem; Noise, Audible

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50875465 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50874965 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026No Display/Image; Noise, Audible

    During device check, the AutoPulse Platform (SN (b)(6)) LCD failed to display data and generated a clicking sound when the LifeBand was connected. The AutoPulse Platform failed to operate. No patient involvement.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50869923 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    The AutoPulse Platform (SN (b)(6)) was deployed to resuscitate a patient. After the first compression cycle, the Platform displayed User Advisory 45 (Not at "Home" Position After Power-On/Restart). The customer attempted to clear the UA, but it persisted. Manual CPR was performed for the remainder of the call. No consequences or impacts on the patient.ZOLL tech support provided the customer with instructions on how to clear UA45 by rotating the drive shaft to the home position. ZOLL tech support has asked the customer to follow the instructions to clear the UA. Based on the additional information received, the AutoPulse Platform will be returned to ZOLL for evaluation.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50842499 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50812805 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50782503 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    During the patient call, the AutoPulse Platform (SN (b)(6) displayed Fault Code 16 (Timeout Moving to Take-Up Position). The crew switched to manual CPR. Per the reporter, the patient did not survive. No additional information was provided. The customer did not provide information regarding the relationship between the death and the alleged malfunction. However, the MSA evaluated the incident, and it was determined that the death was not related to the AutoPulse device.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50766247 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    AS REPORTED, THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN UNKNOWN) DISPLAYED A USER ADVISORY 45 (NOT AT "HOME" POSITION AFTER POWER-ON/RESTART) MESSAGE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER, PATIENT USE INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THE TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE PERSISTS.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24750296 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    AS REPORTED, THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN UNKNOWN) DISPLAYED A USER ADVISORY 45 (NOT AT "HOME" POSITION AFTER POWER-ON/RESTART) MESSAGE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER, PATIENT USE INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THE TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS WERE PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE PERSISTS.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24750295 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) DISPLAYED USER ADVISORY 45 (NOT AT "HOME" POSITION AFTER POWER-ON/RESTART) UPON RESETTING AFTER THE PLATFORM WAS USED FOR RESUSCITATION. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24749050 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) DISPLAYED FAULT CODE 16 (TIMEOUT MOVING TO TAKE-UP POSITION). THE CUSTOMER TRIED A DIFFERENT LIFEBAND, BUT THE FAULT WOULD NOT CLEAR. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER, PATIENT USE INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24706765 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    DURING THIS CPR, THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) WAS APPLIED CORRECTLY BUT THAT IT WOULD ONLY DO A FEW COMPRESSIONS AND THEN IT WOULD STOP. THE CREW TRIED FIXING THIS 3 TIMES. AFTER THE 3RD TIME, THE PLATFORM WOULD NOT DO ANY COMPRESSIONS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO USE IT FURTHER AT THIS EVENT. HE WAS UNSURE OF WHAT ERROR CODE OCCURRED DURING THIS EVENT. THE CREW SWITCHED TO MANUAL CPR. NO IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24683356 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THIS OCCURRED DURING A NEAR-WITNESSED CPR. THE PATIENT WAS PLACED ON THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) CORRECTLY. NO COMPRESSIONS OCCURRED AS THE DISPLAYED ERROR MESSAGES COULD NOT BE CLEARED. THEY WERE AGAIN UNABLE TO FIX THIS IN THE MOMENT SO THEY SWITCHED TO THE LUCAS DEVICE. UPON RETURNING TO THE STATION, THEY TRIED MULTIPLE TESTS AT THE STATION AND THERE WERE SEVERAL TIMES IT DID NOT WORK. FAULT CODE 16 (TIMEOUT MOVING TO TAKE-UP POSITION) AND USER ADVISORY (UA) 23 (COMPRESSION WILL EXCEED 3 REVOLUTIONS) ERROR MESSAGES WERE OBSERVED. NO IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24683232 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    AS REPORTED, THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) DISPLAYED A USER ADVISORY (UA) 18 (MAX TAKE-UP REVOLUTIONS EXCEEDED) MESSAGE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER, PATIENT USE INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24679162 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED DURING PATIENT USE, THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6)) DISPLAYED USER ADVISORY (UA) 07 (DISCREPANCY BETWEEN LOAD 1 AND LOAD 2 TOO LARGE). PATIENT'S STATUS INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED BUT THE CUSTOMER DID NOT PROVIDE A RESPONSE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24644873 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN (B)(6) DISPLAYED "SYSTEM ERROR, OUT OF SERVICE, REVERT TO MANUAL CPR." NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. HOWEVER, PATIENT USE INFORMATION WAS REQUESTED, BUT NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24640823 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Visual Prompts will not Clear

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AFTER THE AUTOPULSE PLATFORM (SN 37542) WAS CLEANED FOLLOWING THE CALL AND A NEW LIFEBAND WAS INSTALLED TO RETURN THE DEVICE TO SERVICE, THE PLATFORM DISPLAYED USER ADVISORY 12 (LIFEBAND NOT PRESENT). DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, THE LIFEBAND AND THE BATTERY WERE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED MULTIPLE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE UA12 MESSAGE CONTINUED TO APPEAR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24634862 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K112998. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0118-2023 · Sep 22, 2022 · Open, Classified
    AutoPulse Li-ion Battery used on the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100. used as an adjunct to manual CPR

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