ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2011-00173
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 9, 2011
- Date of Event
- January 21, 2011
- Report Date
- January 24, 2011
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC.
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- 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 AND BELIEVES THE INFUSION DEVICE DELIVERS TOO LITTLE INSULIN. THE PATIENT CHANGED THE INSULIN CARTRIDGE AND INFUSION SET AND WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE PATIENT ALSO REPORTED THE PLUNGER FROM THE INSULIN CARTRIDGE IS STUCK TO THE PISTON ROD OF THE INFUSION DEVICE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OR OTHER 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 SPIRIT | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC. | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSULIN| INSULIN INFUSION SET |