Lifeline Auto Configuration DDU-120ARecalls & reported problems
Defibtech, L.L.C. · Class 3
Quick summary
This Defibtech Lifeline AED has 250 reports on file, with no deaths or injuries counted, though 2 reports list death among patient problems. Most describe the unit failing to power on or its battery draining early, and several note a service code or flashing red light, often found during checks rather than patient use. No recalls name this device, and reports fell to 33 in the latest year from 132 in the year before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 250
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 250 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10815098020048), received between Sep 22, 2020 and Aug 10, 2026 — classified as 250 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (121 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Power Up121
- Premature Discharge of Battery83
- Battery Problem27
- Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation11
- Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation3
- Mechanical Problem3
- No Audible Prompt/Feedback3
- Inaudible or Unclear Audible Prompt/Feedback2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions243
- Insufficient Information3
- Death2
- Atrial Fibrillation1
- Cancer1
- Cardiac Arrest1
- Unspecified Heart Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 250 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Battery Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50192577 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Battery Problem
The customer reported the AED did not power on when deployed for a rescue attempt. The reported event occurred during patient use. The customer stated that they rarely need to use AEDs, so it wasn't being maintained at all. This patient had terminal cancer and when their AED did not power on EMS tried to use their AED (not Defibtech) and he did not have a shockable rhythm and no shock was advised nor delivered. The patient was pronounced dead at the hospital. Although the patient was not resuscitated in this case, the patient's death is not attributed to this device problem.
Patient problems: Cancer; Unspecified Heart Problem
MAUDE report 50192576 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S BATTERY WAS DEPLETED. WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT POWERED ON AND PROMPTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24164957 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24164912 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND REPORTING A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24159832 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED WOULD NOT POWER ON; HOWEVER, WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT DID POWER ON AND PROMPTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24159813 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND REPORTING A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24159812 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT UPON INSERTING A NEW BATTERY PACK, THEIR AED POWERED ON AND PROMPTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24152385 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24127113 ↗MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED WOULD NOT POWER ON; HOWEVER, WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT DID POWER ON AND PROMPTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24085111 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24055225 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23974050 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23974018 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS BLANK, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23959153 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23858853 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23843756 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23835461 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND REPORTING A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832296 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THEIR AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832277 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
DURING A REPORTED RESCUE ATTEMPT, THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE AED FAILED TO POWER ON AND THE AED'S ASI WAS BLANK. AS A RESULT, THE AED WAS NOT USED DURING THE EVENT. MANUAL CPR WAS PERFORMED BY RESPONDERS UNTIL PARAMEDICS ARRIVED ON SCENE. IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT SURVIVED TO HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23832244 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND REPORTING A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23802015 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED BATTERY WAS DEPLETED. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23795370 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S BATTERY WAS DEPLETED. WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT POWERED ON AND PROMPTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23790774 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND THE AED WILL NOT POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23773878 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THEIR AED IS FLASHING RED AND PROMPTING A "REPLACE BATTERY PACK NOW" WARNING. THEY REPORTED THIS DID NOT OCCUR DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23729848 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.