ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO
Report
- Report Number
- 2183996-2013-01315
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 17, 2013
- Date of Event
- June 15, 2013
- Report Date
- October 30, 2013
- Manufacturer
- ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K111353
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- LA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
AS THE PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND THE PRODUCTION DATA COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFICATION, THE COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. PRODUCTION REPORTS WERE REVIEWED. DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER.
THE COMPLAINT CANNOT BE VERIFIED DUE TO MISHANDLING OF THE PRODUCT. THE DISPLAY IS BROKEN DUE TO A MECHANICAL IMPACT. THE BROKEN DISPLAY CAN LEAD TO MISINTERPRETATION OF INSULIN AMOUNTS. THE BLUETOOTH FUNCTION WAS TESTED SUCCESSFULLY AND FULFILLS THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. FURTHERMORE, THE CONNECTION ABILITY IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE DAMAGE ON THE DEVICE DISPLAY.
IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE INITIAL REPORTER SENT REPORT TO THE FDA.
ON (B)(6) 2013, PATIENT REPORTED THE INFUSION DEVICE DISPLAY WAS CRACKED AND THERE ARE BLACK SPOTS THAT INTERFERE WITH HIS ABILITY TO VIEW THE INSULIN DELIVERY AMOUNTS. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS NOT DROPPED ON A HARD SURFACE IN THE PAST 48 HOURS. HE BELIEVES IT WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT HIT A COUNTER. HE ALSO REPORTED THE INFUSION DEVICE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE METER HAVE NOT COMMUNICATED SINCE THE DISPLAY WAS DAMAGED. THE INFUSION DEVICE WAS REPLACED AND REQUESTED FOR EVALUATION. NO PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS WERE REPORTED, AND HE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331642 | ACCU-CHEK ® SPIRIT COMBO | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | LZG | ROCHE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 024 YR | AVIVA COMBO METER| NOVOLOG U100 |