ACCU-CHECK SPIRIT
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-00074
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 18, 2013
- Date of Event
- January 16, 2013
- Report Date
- March 25, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1646-2009
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PL
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
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 COMPLAINT CANNOT BE VERIFIED DUE TO CARELESS HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT. THE SOFT COMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ARE WORN DOWN HEAVILY AND RESTRICTED HANDLING OF THE PUMP IS A POSSIBLE IMPLICATION. THEREFORE, MOISTURE ENTERED THE INSULIN PUMP AND DESTROYED THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE BUTTONS AND THE PUMP ELECTRONICS. THE UP BUTTON IS PERMANENTLY ACTIVE DUE TO AN EXTERNAL MECHANICAL DAMAGE.
PT REPORTED THE UP BUTTON ON THE INFUSION DEVICE IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PT DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28541 | ACCU-CHECK SPIRIT | LZG | ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC. | 00700006862 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSULIN| RELATED ACCESSORIES| INSULIN INFUSION PUMP |