PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 3004209178-2014-90145
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 5, 2014
- Date of Event
- July 3, 2014
- Report Date
- July 5, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
- Product Code
- OYC
- PMA / PMN Number
- P980022
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND
Narratives
CURRENTLY IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER OR NOT THE DEVICE MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED, BUT NOT YET EVALUATED. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW ONCE THE ANALYSIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AT THIS TIME.
A COMPLETE ANALYSIS AND TESTING OF THE INSULIN PUMP SHOWED THAT IT WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND PASSED ALL FUNCTIONAL TESTING. AFTER TESTING, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE DEVICE OPERATED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS.
CUSTOMER'S MOTHER CALLED STATING HER DAUGHTER'S INSULIN PUMP HAS BEEN ALARMING WEAK BATTERY SINCE LAST THURSDAY. CUSTOMER CHANGES THE BATTERY AND THE DEVICE TURNS ON, SHOWING AN ANTENNA ICON, BUT THEN TURNS OFF. CUSTOMER SAID THE DEVICE IS ON NOW AND GOES THROUGH CYCLES. CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE IS 56 MG/DL. SHE TREATED WITH BREAKFAST. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THE DEVICE WILL STILL FUNCTION, BUT THE BATTERY LIFE WILL BE SHORTER THAN USUAL. CUSTOMER USES ENERGIZER BATTERIES. THE BATTERY WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY USED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT BUMPED OR DROPPED. THE BATTERY CAP IS NOT LOOSE OR DAMAGED. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THE DEVICE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AND TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REVERT TO A BACK UP PLAN. NOTHING FURTHER REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457358 | PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED | OYC | MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. | MMT-523NAS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 YR |