OMNIPOD INSULIN PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 3004464228-2013-00165
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 26, 2013
- Date of Event
- January 28, 2013
- Report Date
- January 28, 2013
- Manufacturer
- INSULET CORPORATION
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K042792
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONFIRM THE BENT CANNULA OR TO DETERMINE IF IT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED HYPERGLYCEMIA. NO LOT QUALIFICATION RECORDS WERE REVIEWED, AS NO PRODUCT LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED. THE OMNIPOD USER GUIDE WARNS, "TEST RESULTS GREATER THAN 250 MG/DL MEAN HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE (HYPERGLYCEMIA). IF YOU GET RESULTS ABOVE 250 MG/DL, BUT DO NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERGLYCEMIA , REPEAT THE TEST. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OR CONTINUE TO GET RESULTS THAT FALL ABOVE 250 MG/DL, FOLLOW THE TREATMENT ADVICE OF YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER" AND ADVISES, "TO AVOID HYPERGLYCEMIA (HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE), CHECK YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE AT LEAST 4-6 TIMES A DAY (WHEN YOU WAKE UP, BEFORE EACH MEAL, AND BEFORE GOING TO BED)."
THE CUSTOMER'S MOTHER REPORTED THAT HER DAUGHTER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE ROSE TO 500 MG/DL. WHEN THE POD WAS REMOVED, THE CANNULA WAS "BENT LIKE A CHECK MARK". THE MOTHER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL HISTORY FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE RESULTS, AS SHE DID NOT HAVE IT AVAILABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82864 | OMNIPOD INSULIN PUMP | PUMP, INFUSION, INSULIN | LZG | INSULET CORPORATION | 11200 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 YR |