LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 5100 Battery ChargerRecalls & reported problems
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This ZOLL LifeVest 5100 battery charger is a charging unit for a wearable defibrillator. All 36 reports describe charging problems — mostly chargers that would not charge properly, plus bent pins and battery/charger faults, with no patient symptoms noted. No deaths or injuries were reported, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 44
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 44 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00855778005395), received between Nov 24, 2025 and Sep 23, 2026 — classified as 44 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Charging Problem” (42 reports).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P010030); 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Charging Problem42
- Battery Problem1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Structural Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions44
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 44 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a charger had a power connector problem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50871800 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a charger had a power connector problem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50870394 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a charger had a battery charger problem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50856487 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a charger would not power on.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50853230 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a battery charger was unable to power on.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50818787 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Charging Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50612831 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a charger would not power on.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50608663 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a patient's battery charger was unable to charge a battery pack.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50588459 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that there was a battery charger problem.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50454458 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Charging Problem
A US distributor reported that a battery charger had battery/charger faults.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50454251 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Charging Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50253791 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Charging Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50067446 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Charging Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50067368 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2026Charging Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25893737 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2026Battery Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25893366 ↗MalfunctionJul 20, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A CHARGER HAD BENT PINS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25869868 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER HAD A BATTERY CHARGER PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25855157 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A CHARGER HAD A BATTERY CHARGER PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25677415 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER WOULD NOT POWER ON.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25677205 ↗MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A CHARGER WOULD NOT POWER ON.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25677027 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER WAS UNABLE TO PASS ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TESTING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25597355 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER WAS EXPERIENCING CHARGER FAULTS AND BATTERY CHARGER POWER CONNECTOR PROBLEMS
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25596842 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER WAS EXPERIENCING A BATTERY CHARGER POWER CONNECTOR PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25596359 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER WILL NOT POWER ON
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25316280 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Charging Problem
A US DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A BATTERY CHARGER HAD A BATTERY CHARGER PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25278827 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P010030. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0353-2018 · Sep 12, 2017 · TerminatedLifeVest Wearable Defibrillator Model 4000, Product Number 10A0988-A01. The LifeVest system is indicated for patients 18 years of age and older who are at risk for sudden cardiac
- Z-0625-2011 · Sep 24, 2010 · TerminatedModel 4000 Monitor component of the LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator
- Z-0883-2009 · Oct 21, 2008 · TerminatedMonitor portion of the LifeVest device - specifically the Defibrillator printed circuit assembly (PCA) within the monitor. The LifeVest is indicated for adult patients who are at
- Z-0061-2008 · Sep 14, 2007 · TerminatedBattery Pack portion of the LifeVest device. The LifeVest is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator worn by a patient at risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
- Z-0936-2007 · Apr 27, 2007 · TerminatedElectrode Belt, component of the LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator, Product number 10A0889-A01. Specifically the 3 Therapy Electrode Pads attached to the Electrode Belt.
- Z-0578-03 · Jan 10, 2003 · TerminatedLife Vest (WCD 3000) Electrode Belt. Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Product label 20A0051-FI.
Other Wearable Automated External Defibrillator devices
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 MonitorZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator2,039 deaths36,128 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 Electrode BeltZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator44 deaths15,404 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 Battery PackZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator1 death9,929 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 Battery ChargerZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator1 death6,327 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 Electrode BeltZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator14 deaths4,460 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 4000 Battery ChargerZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator1 death1,296 reports
- ASSURE WCD System 80014-002Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator31 deaths930 reports
- LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator LifeVest 5100 Battery PackZoll Manufacturing Corporation · Wearable Automated External Defibrillator557 reports
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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