Powerheart AED G3 Plus Automatic AEDRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zoll Medical Corporation · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 177
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 4 models of Powerheart AED G3 Plus Automatic AED by Zoll Medical Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 177 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 6, 2020 and Aug 26, 2026 — classified as 177 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Unable to Obtain Readings” (148 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Powerheart AED G3 Plus Automatic AED problems
Device problems
- Unable to Obtain Readings148
- High impedance11
- Failure to Power Up7
- Failure of Device to Self-Test3
- Battery Problem2
- Delayed Charge Time2
- Use of Device Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions169
- Insufficient Information6
- Diaphoresis1
- No Patient Involvement1
Powerheart AED G3 Plus Automatic AED models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Powerheart® AED G3 Plus Automatic AED 9390A-01Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)120 reports
- Powerheart® AED G3 Plus Automatic AED 9390A-1001Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)46 reports
- Powerheart® AED G3 Plus Automatic AED 9390A-1001Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)9 reports
- Powerheart® AED G3 Plus Automatic AED 9390A-01Automated External Defibrillators (Non-Wearable)2 reports
Recent Powerheart AED G3 Plus Automatic AED adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50452601 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50354885 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50018372 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2026High impedance; Unable to Obtain Readings
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25784511 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA 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 25696604 ↗MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25650524 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Incorrect Interpretation of Signal
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ANTICIPATING THE TREATMENT OF AN ALREADY DECEASED 33-YEAR-OLD MALE PATIENT, THE DEVICE ISSUED A "SHOCK ADVISED" PROMPT FOR A HEART RHYTHM THEY BELIEVE WAS NON-SHOCKABLE. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY EXPIRED, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT A RESULT OF THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25456374 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25191491 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA 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 25092902 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24420226 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA 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 24402121 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA 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 24037783 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA ELECTRODE PADS. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23788251 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT POWER UP. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23616766 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Unable to Obtain Readings; Unable to Obtain Readings
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT DURING FUNCTIONAL TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN ECG SIGNAL VIA 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 23592784 ↗
Other Zoll Medical Corporation products
- R SERIES94 models · 8,522 reports
- X SERIES163 models · 6,915 reports
- AED PLUS30 models · 1,966 reports · 1 recall
- Z Vent6 models · 1,204 reports · 1 recall
- Model EMV+ Vent, Army, MRI3 models · 964 reports
- E SERIES160 models · 833 reports
- ONESTEP8 models · 586 reports
- M SERIES BIPHASIC59 models · 572 reports
Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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