ACCU-CHEK D-TRONPLUS
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2011-00065
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 26, 2011
- Date of Event
- December 1, 2010
- Report Date
- January 13, 2011
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC.
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NL
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE 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 EXPERIENCING ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE OF 9-17 MMOL/L (162-306 MG/DL) SINCE THE BEGINNING OF (B)(6) 2010. HER NORMAL BLOOD GLUCOSE RANGE IS 4-6 MMOL/L (72-108 MG/DL). SHE CONTACTED HER DIABETES NURSE AND WAS ADVISED TO DELIVER ADDITIONAL BOLUSES. SHE WAS UNABLE TO LOWER HER BLOOD GLUCOSE BY DELIVERING ADDITIONAL BOLUSES. THE PATIENT DISCONTINUED USE OF THE INFUSION DEVICE AND HER BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED THE SAME DAY. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE PATIENT SWITCHED TO A BACKUP INFUSION DEVICE OR INJECTED INSULIN VIA SYRINGE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REPLACED AND 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 | ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC. | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 YR | INSULIN INFUSION SET| INSULIN |