ACCU-CHEK TENDER
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2008-00759
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 22, 2008
- Date of Event
- March 19, 2008
- Report Date
- May 19, 2008
- Manufacturer
- DISETRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
- Product Code
- FPA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K972135
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
IN 2008, THE PT'S WIFE REPORTED THAT THE PT'S INFUSION SITES ARE NOT STICKING TO HIS SKIN. SHE STATED THAT FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, THE INFUSION SITES HAVE BEEN "LEAKING". HE HAS EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE WITH 2 BOXES OF INFUSION SETS. THE FIRST BOX OF INFUSION SETS WERE DISCARDED AND THE LOT AND EXPIRATION DATE ARE UNK. SHE REPORTED THAT THE PT EXPERIENCES ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE OF 300-400 MG/DL. THE PT'S WIFE WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE EXACT BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUES OR DATES OF ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE. SHE REPORTED THAT HE CHANGES THE INFUSION SITE AND BOLUSES TO LOWER HIS BLOOD GLUCOSE. THE PT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. PRODUCT WAS REPLACED AND REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCU-CHEK TENDER | INSULIN INFUSION SET | FPA | DISETRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS | NA | 589740 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Intervention | INSULIN| INSULIN INFUSION PUMP |