ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-00461
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 20, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 11, 2013
- Report Date
- May 31, 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
CONCLUSION THE COMPLAINT CAN BE VERIFIED. RESULT THE MENU BUTTON WAS TESTED SUCCESSFULLY. THE CHECK BUTTON DOES NOT RESPOND. THERE ARE PARTICLES OF PLASTIC INSIDE THE HOUSING OF THE CHECK BUTTON. THE PARTICLES TEMPORARY ISOLATE THE AREA OF CONTACT INSIDE THE BUTTON HOUSING. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM THE CHECK BUTTON DOES NOT RESPOND AND IS WITHOUT FUNCTION.
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 A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
PATIENT REPORTED THE MENU BUTTON ON THE INFUSION DEVICE SOMETIME DOESN'T WORK. PATIENT STATED THERE ARE NO HEALTH CONCERNS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. REQUESTED RETURN OF THE ALLEGED INFUSION DEVICE FOR EVALUATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115943 | ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG | 00700006863 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 056 YR |