ACCU-CHEK FLEXLINK PLUS
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2011-00995
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 13, 2011
- Date of Event
- November 18, 2010
- Report Date
- March 15, 2011
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC.
- Product Code
- FRN
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1484-2011
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- 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 (VALUE NOT PROVIDED) AND KINKED INFUSION SET CANNULAS WHILE USING THE INFUSION SETS. THE PT WOULD BOLUS TO LOWER HER BLOOD GLUCOSE WITH NO SUCCESS. SHE WOULD THEN CHANGE THE INFUSION SET TO LOWER HER BLOOD GLUCOSE. SHE WOULD NOTICE THE ISSUE WITHIN 2-3 HOURS OF USE. SHE USED THE INSERTION DEVICE TO INSERT THE HEADSET. SHE ALSO REPORTED, THE ADHESIVE OF THE INFUSION SETS DID NOT STICK WELL. NO FURTHER INFO IS AVAILABLE. THE PT DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INFUSION SET WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVAL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACCU-CHEK FLEXLINK PLUS | INSULIN INFUSION SET | FRN | ROCHE INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC. | NA | GWX049 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP| INSULIN |