ONETOUCHPING GLUCOSEMGMTSYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 2531779-2013-09142
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 27, 2013
- Report Date
- May 30, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ANIMAS CORPORATION
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080639
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- ND, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
THE PUMP HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED TO ANIMAS FOR EVALUATION. ANIMAS HAS CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD FOR THIS PUMP AND CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS OPERATING WITHIN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF RELEASE. IF THE DEVICE IS RETURNED, AN EVALUATION SHALL BE COMPLETED AND A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. NO CONCLUSIONS CAN BE MADE AT THIS TIME.
ON (B)(6) 2013, THE LAY-USER/PATIENT CONTACTED ANIMAS TO REPORT SHE WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH ELEVATED BLOOD GLUCOSE READINGS OF ¿416, 525, AND 642 MG/DL.¿ THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DKA AND HAD SYMPTOMS OF VOMITING AND SEVERE THIRST. THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN OFF OF PUMP THERAPY AND IS MANAGING HER DIABETES WITH INSULIN VIA SYRINGE. BASED ON THE CURRENT TROUBLESHOOTING, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A PRODUCT MALFUNCTION. THE PATIENT DENIED ANY AIR IN THE INFUSION SET. THE PATIENT CHANGES THE INFUSION SET EVERY 3 DAYS. THE TROUBLESHOOTING WILL BE COMPLETED WHEN THE PATIENT CONTACTS ANIMAS BACK. THREE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT THE PATIENT FOR FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING. A LETTER WAS SENT TO THE PATIENT, REQUESTING A CALLBACK. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE PATIENT HAD DKA AND WAS HOSPITALIZED WHILE ON INSULIN PUMP THERAPY. THE ANIMAS PRODUCT COULD NOT BE RULED OUT AS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE REPORTED ISSUE. HENCE, THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292771 | ONETOUCHPING GLUCOSEMGMTSYSTEM | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ANIMAS CORPORATION |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 YR | Hospitalization| L| R |