PARADIGM REAL-TIME INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 2032227-2014-03136
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 25, 2014
- Date of Event
- June 23, 2014
- Report Date
- June 23, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC MINIMED
- Product Code
- OYC
- PMA / PMN Number
- P980022
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
CURRENTLY IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER OR NOT THE DEVICE MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT AS NO PRODUCT HAS BEEN RETURNED. NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AT THIS TIME. WE THEREFORE CONSIDER THIS REPORT COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. THE INSULIN PUMP INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT IS THE PARADIGM REAL-TIME VEO INSULIN INFUSION PUMP, WHICH IS NOT MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES. HOWEVER, THE DEVICE IS SIMILAR TO THE PARADIGM REAL-TIME INSULIN INFUSION PUMP, WHICH IS MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES.
THE INSULIN PUMP WAS RECEIVED WITH INTERMITTENT BUTTONS DUE TO CORRODED KEYPAD TRACES. NO FROZEN SCREEN ANOMALY AND NO BATTERY OUT LIMIT ALARM NOTED. THE INSULIN PUMP POWER UP PROPERLY AFTER BATTERY INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CURRENTS ARE WITHIN SPECIFICATION. THE INSULIN PUMP HAS CRACKED CASE AT DISPLAY WINDOW CORNERS.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PUMP GAVE A BATTERY OUT LIMIT ALARM WHEN THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, AND THE PATIENT COULD NOT CLEAR THE ALARM. IT WAS ALSO STATED THAT THE PUMP HAD A FROZEN SCREEN AND UNRESPONSIVE BUTTONS. THE PATIENT WAS ADVISED OF TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS, AND WAS TOLD TO CALL BACK IF THE ISSUES WERE NOT RESOLVED. NOTHING FURTHER WAS REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370128 | PARADIGM REAL-TIME INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED | OYC | MEDTRONIC MINIMED | MMT-554LWWL |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |