FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT

MDR report key: 2943327 · Received January 21, 2013

Report

Report Number
2183996-2013-00021
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 21, 2013
Date of Event
January 7, 2013
Report Date
January 7, 2013
Manufacturer
ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.
Product Code
LZG
PMA / PMN Number
NA
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
IT
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE VERIFIED DUE TO CARELESS HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT. THE SOFTCOMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ARE WORN DOWN HEAVILY. THEREFORE MOISTURE ENTERED THE INSULIN PUMP AND DESTROYED THE PUMP ELECTRONICS. THE BUTTONS FUNCTION WERE TESTED SUCCESSFUL AND MEET THE SPECIFICATION. THE PROBLEM MENTIONED BY THE CUSTOMER IS RELATED TO CARELESS HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

MOTHER REPORTED THE MENU AND CHECK BUTTONS ON THE INFUSION DEVICE DO NOT FUNCTION. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REPLACED AND REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
28909 ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT LZG ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC. 00700006862 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 RELATED ACCESSORIES| INSULIN| INSULIN INFUSION PUMP