ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-00467
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 21, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 7, 2012
- Report Date
- April 17, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K060876
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1646-2009
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AZ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
CONCLUSION THE COMPLAINT CAN BE VERIFIED. RESULT THE DOWN BUTTON DOES NOT OPERATE. THE CONNECTIONS OF THE DOWN FLEX PRINT ARE INTERRUPTED. THE UP BUTTONS FUNCTION WAS TESTED SUCCESSFUL AND COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFICATION.
IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE INITIAL REPORTER SENT A REPORT TO THE FDA.
ON (B)(6) 2013 PATIENT REPORTED THE UP BUTTON ON THE INFUSION DEVICE DOES NOT WORK. PATIENT STATED THE FAILURE IS CONSTANT. PATIENT REPORTED THE BUTTON HAS NOT WORKED SINCE (B)(6) 2012. PATIENT STATED THE BUTTON DOES NOT WORK IF PRESSED HARD AND DOES NOT MAKE AN AUDIBLE BEEP WHEN PRESSED. PATIENT STATED THE BUTTON IS RAISED. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. PRODUCT WAS REPLACED AND REQUESTED RETURN OF THE ALLEGED INFUSION DEVICE FOR EVALUATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117865 | ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 043 YR | INSULIN TYPE NOT OBTAINED |