T:SLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP WITH CONTROL-IQ TECHNOLOGY
Report
- Report Number
- 3013756811-2023-46378
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 31, 2023
- Date of Event
- September 1, 2022
- Report Date
- March 31, 2023
- Manufacturer
- TANDEM DIABETES CARE
- Product Code
- QFG
- UDI-DI
- 00850006613762
- PMA / PMN Number
- K201214
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. SHOULD NEW RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. PER TANDEM USER GUIDE: CHANGE YOUR CARTRIDGE EVERY 48¿72 HOURS AS RECOMMENDED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PER TANDEM USER GUIDE: WHEN CLEANING YOUR PUMP, USE A DAMP LINT-FREE CLOTH. DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD OR INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS, SOLVENTS, BLEACH, SCOURING PADS, CHEMICALS, OR SHARP INSTRUMENTS. NEVER SUBMERGE THE PUMP IN WATER OR USE ANY OTHER LIQUID TO CLEAN IT. DO NOT PLACE THE PUMP IN THE DISHWASHER OR USE HOT WATER TO CLEAN IT. IF NEEDED, USE ONLY A VERY MILD DETERGENT, SUCH AS A BIT OF LIQUID SOAP WITH WARM WATER. WHEN DRYING YOUR PUMP, USE A SOFT TOWEL; NEVER PLACE YOUR PUMP IN A MICROWAVE OVEN OR BAKING OVEN TO DRY IT. PER TANDEM USER GUIDE: ALWAYS REMOVE ALL AIR BUBBLES FROM THE CARTRIDGE BEFORE BEGINNING INSULIN DELIVERY. ENSURE THERE ARE NO AIR BUBBLES WHEN DRAWING INSULIN INTO THE FILLING SYRINGE, HOLD THE PUMP WITH THE WHITE FILL PORT POINTED UP WHEN FILLING THE TUBING, AND ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO AIR BUBBLES IN THE TUBING WHEN FILLING. AIR IN THE SYSTEM TAKES SPACE WHERE INSULIN SHOULD BE AND CAN AFFECT INSULIN DELIVERY. DEVICE NOT RETURNED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTERMITTENT OCCLUSION ALARMS OCCURRED. SYSTEM CHECK WAS STARTED WITH TANDEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT (TTS), HOWEVER, CUSTOMER DECLINED TO COMPLETE THE CHECK. CUSTOMER CHANGED THE PUMP SUPPLIES AND SUCCESSFULLY RESUMED INSULIN THERAPY. REPORTEDLY THE CUSTOMER IS NOT REMOVING CARTRIDGE AIR, WEARING THE CARTRIDGE FOR 6-8 DAYS, AND NOT CLEANING THE PUMP PNEUMATIC TAP OR PUMP VENTS. TANDEM CLINICAL SUPPORT INFORMED CUSTOMER THAT NOT REMOVING CARTRIDGE AIR, WEARING THE CARTRIDGE FOR 6-8 DAYS, AND NOT CLEANING THE PUMP PNEUMATIC TAP OR PUMP VENTS, IS OFF LABEL PER THE USER GUIDE. CUSTOMER¿S BLOOD GLUCOSE (BG) LEVEL WAS 203-228 MG/DL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 581120 | T:SLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP WITH CONTROL-IQ TECHNOLOGY | ALTERNATE CONTROLLER ENABLED INFUSION PUMP | QFG | TANDEM DIABETES CARE | 1002717 | 00850006613762 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 YR | Female | INFUSION SET: TRUESTEELINSULIN TYPE: NOVOLOG/ NOV |