STAT PATZ ELECTRODES
Report
- Report Number
- 1220908-2009-02637
- Event Type
- Death
- Date Received
- October 1, 2009
- Date of Event
- September 2, 2009
- Report Date
- September 11, 2009
- Manufacturer
- ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION
- Product Code
- MLN
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
STAT PADZ LOT NUMBER 0109B WAS MANUFACTURED ON JANUARY 1, 2009 AND EXPIRE ON JANUARY 1, 2011 AND STAT PATZ LOT NUMBER 2609 WAS MANUFACTURED ON JUNE 25, 2009 AND EXPIRE ON JUNE 25, 2011. ZOLL MEDICAL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE DEVICE FOR EVALUATION, AND THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
COMPLAINANT ALLEGED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEFIBRILLATE A MALE PATIENT, WHO WAS IN CARDIAC ARREST, THE ASSOCIATED DEFIBRILLATOR FAILED TO DISCHARGE. THE CLINICIAN SWITCHED THE DEVICE TO MONITOR MODE, REMOVED THE STAT PADZ FROM THE PATIENT AND FELT A RESIDUAL CHARGE WHEN THE PADZ WERE REMOVED. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE CLINICIAN OBTAINED ANOTHER SET OF STAT PADZ TO CONTINUE TREATING THE PATIENT, AND SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED A SHOCK TO THE PATIENT. COMPLAINANT INDICATED THAT THE PATIENT SUBSEQUENTLY EXPIRED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STAT PATZ ELECTRODES | ELECTRODE | MLN | ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION | 8900-4003 | 0109B/2609 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 YR | Death |