ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-01272
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 11, 2013
- Date of Event
- July 8, 2013
- Report Date
- September 3, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IT
- Reporter Occupation
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE
Narratives
THE COMPLAINT CAN BE VERIFIED. THE MENU BUTTON DOES NOT RESPOND. THERE ARE PARTICLES OF PLASTIC INSIDE THE HOUSING OF THE MENU BUTTON, AND THESE PARTICLES TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE AREA OF CONTACT INSIDE THE BUTTON HOUSING.
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 THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
PATIENT REPORTED THE MENU BUTTON ON THE INFUSION DEVICE IS BLOCKED. SHE HAS ALWAYS HAD DIFFICULTIES WITH IT, BUT NOW IT WILL NOT FUNCTION. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED, AND SHE DID NOT REQUIRE TREATMENT FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR SECOND PARTY TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320668 | ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | 00700006863 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |