ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-00549
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 2, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 26, 2013
- Report Date
- May 22, 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
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.
THE DELIVERY ACCURACY OF THE INSULIN PUMP WAS TESTED WITHIN THE PUMP DRIVE TEST ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SYSTEM AND MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION GAVE NO EVIDENCE THAT THE DEVICE DID CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONDITION REPORTED BY THE PATIENT.
ON (B)(6) 2013, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT THINKS HIS INFUSION DEVICE DELIVERS TOO LOW AN AMOUNT OF INSULIN. THE PATIENT STATED THAT THE DEVICE ONLY DELIVERED 28 UNITS OF INSULIN DURING A 24 HOUR PERIOD INSTEAD OF THE 56.5 UNITS OF INSULIN IT SHOULD HAVE. HE DETERMINED THIS BY THE AMOUNT OF INSULIN IN THE INSULIN CARTRIDGE. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REQUESTED TO BE RETURNED FOR PRODUCT EVALUATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133985 | ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO | INSULIN INFUSION DEVICE | LZG | ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG | 00700006863 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |