ACCU-CHEK D-TRONPLUS
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2009-02758
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 25, 2009
- Date of Event
- October 14, 2009
- Report Date
- October 28, 2009
- Manufacturer
- DISETRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS REPORT IS ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS OBTAINED, IT WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THE INFUSION MAKES LOUD NOISES DURING PISTON ROD RETRACTION, AND SHE DOES NOT BELIEVE THE DEVICE DELIVERS INSULIN CORRECTLY. SHE REPORTED EXPERIENCING ERRATIC BLOOD GLUCOSE OF 150-404 MG/DL DESPITE BOLUSING AND CHANGING ACCESSORIES. IN 2009, THE PATIENT SWITCHED TO HER BACKUP INFUSION DEVICE AND HAD NO FURTHER ISSUES. HER NORMAL BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL IS 120 MG/DL. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCU-CHEK D-TRONPLUS | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | DISETRONIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 YR | Required Intervention | INSULIN| INSULIN INFUSION SET |