ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT
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
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.
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.
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 |