PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 2032227-2014-48654
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 6, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 2, 2014
- Report Date
- October 9, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
- Product Code
- OYC
- PMA / PMN Number
- P980022
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
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. HOWEVER, THE INSULIN PUMP WAS RECEIVED WITH CRACKED CASE AT DISPLAY WINDOW CORNER AND CRACKED RESERVOIR TUBE LIP.
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. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS OF 200 MG/DL. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED MULTIPLE FAILED BATTERY TEST ALARMS FROM THE INSULIN PUMP. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED USING NEW BATTERIES ON THE INSULIN PUMP. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS DONE. THE CUSTOMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CHECK THE CONTACTS ON THE BATTERY CAP FOR DAMAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONTACTS WERE NOT MISSING OR DAMAGED. THE CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED TO INSPECT THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND SPRING FOR CORROSION OR DAMAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEITHER THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT NOR SPRING WERE DAMAGED OR CORRODED. THE CUSTOMER CONTINUED TO RECEIVE THE FAILED BATTERY TEST ALARM. THE CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE INSULIN PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE INSULIN PUMP AND TO REVERT TO A BACK-UP PLAN PER THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER'S INSTRUCTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 715201 | PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED | OYC | MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. | MMT-723NAS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 YR |