FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO

MDR report key: 3010412 · Received March 19, 2013

Report

Report Number
2183996-2013-00401
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 19, 2013
Date of Event
March 5, 2013
Report Date
May 10, 2013
Manufacturer
ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG
Product Code
LZG
PMA / PMN Number
NA
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
GM
Reporter Occupation
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE VERIFIED DUE TO MISHANDLING OF THE PRODUCT. THE BUTTONS PASSED THE OPTICAL AND FUNCTIONAL INVESTIGATION SUCCESSFULLY AND MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE DISPLAY IS BROKEN DUE TO A MECHANICAL IMPACT. THE BROKEN DISPLAY CAN LEAD TO MISINTERPRETATION OF INSULIN AMOUNTS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE 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

PATIENT REPORTED THE BUTTONS ON THE INFUSION DEVICE ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED, AND THE PATIENT 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
113305 ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO INSULIN INFUSION PUMP LZG ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG 00700006863 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 045 YR