OMNIPOD INSULIN PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 3004464228-2015-01503
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 3, 2015
- Date of Event
- December 1, 2014
- Report Date
- March 23, 2015
- Manufacturer
- INSULET CORPORATION
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K122953
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
INSULET CORPORATION IS SUBMITTING THIS MDR THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED FOR INCLUSION IN THE Q2 2015 ALTERNATIVE SUMMARY REPORT (ASR). THIS MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED AFTER THE 30 DAY REQUIREMENT DUE TO ERRONEOUS IDENTIFICATION FOR INCLUSION INTO THE Q2 2015 ASR. THIS ERROR WAS COMMUNICATED TO FDA ON JULY 31ST, 2015 WHEN WE SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SUBMIT A RETROSPECTIVE SUMMARY REPORT (RSR) UNDER 21 CFR PART 803.19. FDA DECLINED INSULET PARTICIPATION IN THE RSR PROGRAM IN A DECISION DATED AUGUST 26, 2015 AND EMAILED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2015. AS A RESULT, INSULET IS COMMITTED TO COMPLETE THESE CORRECTIONS THROUGH THIS SUBMISSION. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. WE ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF ANY PRODUCT CONDITION COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED HOSPITALIZATION FOR HYPERGLYCEMIA. RELEASE RECORDS WERE REVIEWED AND THE PRODUCT MET ALL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA. THE OMNIPOD USER GUIDE WARNS, "TEST RESULTS GREATER THAN 250 MG/DL MEAN HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE (HYPERGLYCEMIA). IF YOU GET RESULTS ABOVE 250 MG/DL, BUT DO NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERGLYCEMIA, REPEAT THE TEST. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS OR CONTINUE TO GET RESULTS THAT FALL ABOVE 250 MG/DL, FOLLOW THE TREATMENT ADVICE OF YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER."
THE CUSTOMER'S WIFE REPORTED THAT HIS BLOOD GLUCOSE REACHED 600 MG/DL. SHE ALSO REPORTED THAT HE WAS HOSPITALIZED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 728185 | OMNIPOD INSULIN PUMP | PUMP, INFUSION, INSULIN | LZG | INSULET CORPORATION | 14000 | L41250 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 YR | Hospitalization |