CPR-D PADZRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of CPR-D PADZ by Zoll Medical Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 46 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 24, 2015 and Aug 28, 2026 — classified as 2 deaths, 1 injury, 43 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unable to Obtain Readings” (21 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported CPR-D PADZ problems

CPR-D PADZ models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• CPR-D PADZ 8900-0800-01

  Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable)
  2 deaths43 reports
• CPR-D PADZ 8900-0815-01

  Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable)
  3 reports

Recent CPR-D PADZ adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Failure of Device to Self-Test

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEVICE FAILED SELF TEST USING THESE ELECTRODE PADS.COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50497964 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TREAT A MALE PATIENT (AGE UNKNOWN), THE ELECTRODE PADS WOULD NOT ADHERE TO THE PATIENT'S SKIN. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE CLINICIAN OBTAINED ANOTHER SET OF PADS TO CONTINUE TREATING THE PATIENT. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY EXPIRED.

  Patient problems: Cardiac Arrest

  MAUDE report 23403034 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR PROMPTED A "UNIT FAILED" MESSAGE USING THESE ATTACHED ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23285158 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 31, 2025Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE ASSOCIATED DEVICE PROMPTED A "UNIT FAILED" MESSAGE USING THESE CPR-D PADZ. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21284005 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR DOES NOT RECOGNIZED THESE ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20915749 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEVICE INAPPROPRIATELY DISPLAYED A "PLUG IN CABLE" MESSAGE USING THESE ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20892321 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THESE ATTACHED ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20262395 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2024Failure of Device to Self-Test; Failure of Device to Self-Test

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING INCOMING INSPECTION, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR FAILED SELF TEST USING THESE ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19557080 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2024Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR DISPLAYED A "PLUG IN CABLE" MESSAGE. COMPLAINANT DID NOT INDICATE THAT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19351115 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2024Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEFIBRILLATE A MALE PATIENT (AGE UNKNOWN), THE ELECTRODE PADS WERE DAMAGED DURING REMOVAL FROM THE PACKAGING. 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 19031952 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 21, 2024Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MONITOR A 50-60-YEAR-OLD FEMALE PATIENT, THE ELECTRODES WOULD NOT ADHERE TO THE PATIENT'S SKIN. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE CLINICIAN OBTAINED ANOTHER DEVICE TO CONTINUE TREATING THE PATIENT. 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 18949295 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 17, 2023Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING A ROUTINE SHIFT CHECK BY A CLINICIAN, THE ASSOCIATED DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THE ATTACHED ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17568287 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 15, 2023Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING INCOMING TESTING, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR PROMPTED A "PLUG IN CABLE MESSAGE -- INAPPROPRIATE" MESSAGE USING THESE ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17548178 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING INCOMING INSPECTION, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR WAS UNABLE TO DETECT THESE ATTACHED ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16983841 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 21, 2023Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEFIBRILLATE A MALE PATIENT (AGE UNKNOWN), THE ELECTRODES WOULD NOT ADHERE TO THE PATIENT'S SKIN. 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 16585190 ↗

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