FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT

MDR report key: 3200923 · Received July 2, 2013

Report

Report Number
2183996-2013-01203
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 2, 2013
Date of Event
May 26, 2013
Report Date
July 16, 2013
Manufacturer
ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC
Product Code
LZG
PMA / PMN Number
NA
Removal / Correction Number
Z-1646-2009
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE SOFT COMPONENTS OF THE HOUSING ARE WORN DOWN HEAVILY. THEREFORE MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE INSULIN PUMP AND DESTROY THE PUMP ELECTRONICS. THE BUTTONS FUNCTIONS WERE TESTED SUCCESSFULLY AND COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. THE PROBLEM MENTIONED BY THE CUSTOMER IS RELATED TO CARELESS HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ON (B)(4) 2013, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UP AND DOWN BUTTONS ON THE PATIENT'S INFUSION DEVICE WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. 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
301643 ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT INSULIN INFUSION PUMP LZG ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC 00700006862 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 031 YR