FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO

MDR report key: 3093341 · Received May 6, 2013

Report

Report Number
2183996-2013-00788
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 6, 2013
Date of Event
April 23, 2013
Report Date
July 11, 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

CONCLUSION THE COMPLAINT CAN BE VERIFIED. RESULT THE MENU BUTTON DOES NOT RESPOND. THERE ARE PARTICLES INSIDE THE HOUSING OF THE MENU BUTTON. THE PARTICLES ISOLATE THE AREA OF CONTACT INSIDE THE BUTTON HOUSING. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM THE MENU BUTTON DOES NOT RESPOND AND IS WITHOUT FUNCTION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PATIENT REPORTED A NON-FUNCTIONAL MENU BUTTON ON THE INFUSION DEVICE. 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
196561 ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO INSULIN INFUSION PUMP LZG ROCHE DIABETES CARE AG 00700006863 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 054 YR