ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2011-00108
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 8, 2011
- Date of Event
- January 15, 2011
- Report Date
- January 17, 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
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. INFO CONTAINED WITHIN THIS REPORT IS ALL THAT IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. IF FURTHER INFO IS OBTAINED, IT WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
THE PT REPORTED EXPERIENCING ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE OF UP TO 240 MG/DL ON THE THIRD DAY OF USING HER INSULIN CARTRIDGE. SHE STATED SHE USES PARTIALLY FILLED INSULIN CARTRIDGES. SHE BOLUSED THROUGH THE INFUSION DEVICE AND WAS UNABLE TO LOWER HER BLOOD GLUCOSE. SHE CHANGED THE INSULIN CARTRIDGE AND ACCESSORIES AND HER BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED. SHE STATED THAT SOMETIMES HER BLOOD GLUCOSE BECOMES TOO LOW. ON (B)(6) 2011, HER BLOOD GLUCOSE RANGED FROM 172-246 MG/DL BETWEEN 7:15-10:24 AM. SHE CHANGED HER ACCESSORIES AT 8:30 AM AND HER BLOOD GLUCOSE BEGAN TO DECREASE AT 11:05 AM (218 MG/DL). AT 2:35 PM, HER BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASURED 108 MG/DL AND LATER DECREASED TO 62 MG/DL. ON (B)(6) 2011, HER BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASURED 208 MG/DL AT 5:08 AM AND DID NOT INCREASE ABOVE 150 MG/DL THE REST OF THE DAY. THE PT'S NORMAL BLOOD GLUCOSE RANGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. NO FURTHER INFO IS AVAILABLE. THE PT DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REPLACED AND REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVAL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS, INC. | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 YR | INSULIN INFUSION SET| INSULIN |