ONETOUCHPING GLUCOSEMGMTSYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 2531779-2011-04920
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 13, 2011
- Report Date
- June 13, 2011
- Manufacturer
- ANIMAS CORPORATION
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080639
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE PUMP HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO ANIMAS. IF THE DEVICE IS RETURNED, AN EVALUATION SHALL BE COMPLETED AND A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. NO CONCLUSIONS CAN BE MADE AT THIS TIME.
THE PUMP WAS RETURNED TO ANIMAS FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE AND WAS INVESTIGATED AND DISASSEMBLED ON (B)(4) 2011. PRODUCT ANALYSIS ATTEMPTED TO RECOVER THE DEVICE FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION HOWEVER THE PUMP WAS UNABLE TO BE INVESTIGATED DUE TO DISASSEMBLY. (B)(4). PRIOR EVALUATION REVEALED THE INTERNAL CLOCK BATTERY ON THE PCB BOARD HAD FAILED. THE PUMP WOULD NOT RETAIN THE USER PROGRAMMED DATE AND TIME SETTINGS UPON REMOVAL OF THE PRIMARY AA BATTERY. WHEN A NEW AA BATTERY IS INSERTED THE PUMP DISPLAYS THE DEFAULT DATE AND TIME WHICH MUST BE MANUALLY CONFIRMED (OR RESET) BY THE USER IN ORDER TO PROCEED.
A FAMILY MEMBER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A BLOOD GLUCOSE (BG) IN THE RANGE OF 600MG/DL WITH SHORTNESS OF BREATH. THE BG WAS TREATED VIA SYRINGE AND THE BG WENT DOWN TO 200MG/DL. THE FAMILY MEMBER REPORTED THAT THE FOLLOWING DAY THE PATIENT'S BG WENT HIGH AND THE EMT WAS CALLED AND THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. HE WAS REPORTEDLY TREATED WITH INSULIN AND RELEASED. CUSTOMER SUPPORT ADVISED THE FAMILY MEMBER TO DISCUSS SITE ROTATION WITH THE PATIENT'S HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. THE FAMILY MEMBER REFUSED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PUMP. THE PATIENT CONTINUES TO USE THE PUMP WITH NO FURTHER REPORTED INCIDENTS. THIS REPORT IS BEING MADE DUE TO THE PATIENT'S ALLEGED HYPERGLYCEMIC EVENT WHILE ON INSULIN PUMP THERAPY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ONETOUCHPING GLUCOSEMGMTSYSTEM | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ANIMAS CORPORATION | ONETOUCH PING INSULIN PUMP |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 YR | Required Intervention |