TANDEM T:SLIM INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3007981285-2016-23442
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- December 13, 2016
- Date of Event
- November 21, 2016
- Report Date
- November 21, 2016
- Manufacturer
- TANDEM DIABETES CARE
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K111210
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
THE T:SLIM USER GUIDE STATES "DO NOT REUSE CARTRIDGES OR USE CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED BY TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC. USE OF CARTRIDGES NOT MANUFACTURED BY TANDEM DIABETES CARE, INC. OR REUSE OF CARTRIDGES MAY RESULT IN OVER DELIVERY OR UNDER DELIVERY OF INSULIN. THIS CAN CAUSE VERY LOW OR VERY HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE." NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. SHOULD NEW RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER WAS RE-FILLING A USED CARTRIDGE ON THE PUMP. SUBSEQUENTLY, A MALFUNCTION ALARM OCCURRED AND THE PUMP STOPPED ALL INSULIN DELIVERY. THE CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL WAS 185 MG/DL. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TANDEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT, THE MALFUNCTION ALARM WAS CLEARED AND INSULIN DELIVERY WAS ABLE TO BE RESUMED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 821949 | TANDEM T:SLIM INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM | INSULIN PUMP | LZG | TANDEM DIABETES CARE | 004628 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 YR |