PARADIGM REAL-TIME INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 2032227-2014-36590
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 10, 2014
- Date of Event
- September 11, 2014
- Report Date
- September 11, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
- Product Code
- OYC
- PMA / PMN Number
- P980022
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- WI
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
INSULIN PUMP RECEIVED WITH BLANK DISPLAY DUE TO CORRODED BATTERY TUBE, BATTERY CAP CONTACT, CRACKED CASE AT DISPLAY WINDOW CORNERS, RESERVOIR TUB, CRACKED BATTERY TUBE THREADS AND MINOR SCRATCHES ON DISPLAY WINDOW.
CURRENTLY, IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER OR NOT THE DEVICE MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT AS NO PRODUCT HAS BEEN RETURNED. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS AND FURTHER INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW ONCE THE ANALYSIS HAS BEEN COMPLETED. NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AT THIS TIME.
CUSTOMER REPORTED WHEN SHE CHANGED THE BATTERY ON HER INSULIN PUMP, THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT WAS CORRODED. SHE PUT A FRESH BATTERY IN THE DEVICE AND IT IS NOT TURNING ON. SHE SCRAPED OFF THE CORROSION BUT THE DEVICE STILL WON'T TURN ON. CUSTOMER STATED THE CORROSION IS PROBABLY DUE TO BATTERY LEAKAGE. CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE WAS 135 MG/DL. SHE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 644092 | PARADIGM REAL-TIME INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED | OYC | MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. | MMT-522NAS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR |