PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 2032227-2014-50515
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 10, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 12, 2014
- Report Date
- October 12, 2014
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC MINIMED
- Product Code
- OYC
- PMA / PMN Number
- P980022
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- WI
- 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 PUMP HAD A CRACKED RESERVOIR TUBE LIP, MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE LCD WINDOW, AND A SCRATCHED RESERVOIR TUBE WINDOW.
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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVED A MOTOR ERROR ALARM ON THE INSULIN PUMP DURING A BOLUS DELIVERY ATTEMPT. THE CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE WAS 143 MG/DL. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, THE CUSTOMER STATED THE INSULIN PUMP WAS NOT EXPOSED TO A STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD. THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT USING THE SENSOR FEATURE ON THE INSULIN PUMP. THE CUSTOMER STATED HE WAS ABLE TO REWIND THE INSULIN PUMP AND WAS ADVISED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REVERT TO A BACK-UP PLAN. NOTHING FURTHER WAS REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 722799 | PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP | INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED | OYC | MEDTRONIC MINIMED | MMT-523LNAS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 YR |