Lifeline Auto Configuration DDU-120ERecalls & reported problems
Defibtech, L.L.C. · Class 3
All models of Lifeline Auto Configuration (2)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Defibtech Lifeline AED is a portable defibrillator used in emergencies to restart the heart. Many of the 180 reports describe the device not powering on or the battery draining early, and say these did not happen during patient use. The reports include 180 malfunctions, no injuries and no deaths. Reports from the last 12 months number 27, compared with 84 in the 12 months before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 180
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 180 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10815098020079), received between Aug 15, 2022 and Jan 21, 2026 — classified as 180 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (76 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
- Failure to Power Up76
- Premature Discharge of Battery49
- Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation22
- Battery Problem12
- No Audible Prompt/Feedback12
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem3
- Failure to Sense3
- Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions179
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 180 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 21, 2026Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S 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 24133068 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Battery Problem
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED A CUSTOMER'S BATTERY PACK WILL NOT STAY LATCHED IN THEIR AED. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24052889 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED IS FLASHING RED AND PROMPTING A "REPLACE BATTERY PACK NOW WARNING". THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24052864 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED'S BATTERY WAS DEPLETED; 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 23979778 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED IS FLASHING RED AND PROMPTING A "REPLACE BATTERY PACK NOW WARNING". THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23959131 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S 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 23959129 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S 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 23851863 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED WOULD NOT POWER ON, BUT IT POWERED ON WITH A SPARE BATTERY. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832253 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 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 23829586 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 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 23797604 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2025Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation; Failure to Deliver 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 23797603 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Unintended Electrical Shock; Unintended Electrical Shock
ON 2025-11-01, AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT DURING A RESCUE ATTEMPT ON A PATIENT INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR DELIVERED A SHOCK TO A PATIENT WHO WAS IN ASYSTOLE. THE PATIENT DID NOT SURVIVE TO HOSPITAL. AT THE MOMENT THE SHOCK WAS DELIVERED, A FIRST RESPONDER WAS PERFORMING CPR AND WAS IN PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT. THE FIRST RESPONDER REPORTED THAT NO SHOCK-DELIVERY WARNING WAS HEARD PRIOR TO THE DISCHARGE. AS A RESULT, THE FIST RESPONDER EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THE FIRST RESPONDER WERE SUBSEQUENTLY EVALUATED AT A HOSPITAL AND FOUND TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23795447 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2025Inaudible or Unclear Audible Prompt/Feedback; Inaudible or Unclear Audible Prompt/Feedback
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED A CUSTOMER'S AED WILL NOT SPEAK. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23764542 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED WOULD NOT POWER ON, BUT IT POWERED ON WITH A SPARE BATTERY. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23729935 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED WOULD NOT POWER ON, BUT IT POWERED ON WITH A SPARE BATTERY. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23729827 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED BATTERY WAS DEPLETED. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23584928 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED IS FLASHING RED AND PROMPTING A "REPLACE BATTERY PACK NOW WARNING". THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23584898 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S 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 23512222 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S 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 23512211 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED IS FLASHING RED AND PROMPTING A "REPLACE BATTERY PACK NOW WARNING". THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23512210 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEIR AED'S ASI IS FLASHING RED, AND REPORTING BATTERY LOW. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23497654 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED WOULD NOT POWER ON; HOWEVER, WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT DID POWER ON. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23490983 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED BATTERY WAS DEPLETED. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23481038 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025No Audible Prompt/Feedback; No Audible Prompt/Feedback
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THEIR AED WILL NOT SPEAK. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23480959 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
AN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THEIR CUSTOMER'S AED WOULD NOT POWER ON; HOWEVER, WHEN TESTED WITH A SPARE BATTERY PACK, IT DID POWER ON AND REPORTED A SERVICE CODE. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT REPORT THIS OCCURRING DURING PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23459364 ↗
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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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