T:FLEX INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3007981285-2017-20993
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 27, 2017
- Date of Event
- July 4, 2017
- Report Date
- July 27, 2017
- Manufacturer
- TANDEM DIABETES CARE
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K143189
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
PER THE T:FLEX USER GUIDE: REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE EVERY 48 HOURS IF USING HUMALOG®; EVERY 72 HOURS IF USING NOVOLOG®. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. SHOULD NEW RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. DEVICE NOT RETURNED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE (BG) LEVELS (230-400 MG/DL). THE PUMP SUPPLIES WERE CHANGED AND A BOLUS WAS DELIVERED TO ADDRESS THE BG LEVEL. THE CUSTOMER DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THE HIGH BG. A PUMP SYSTEM CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND NO DEVICE ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN USING HUMALOG FOR 3 DAYS IN THE CARTRIDGE. TANDEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMED THE CUSTOMER THAT HUMALOG WAS LABELED FOR 48 HOURS WITH THE PUMP. THE CUSTOMER UNDERSTOOD THE INFORMATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527061 | T:FLEX INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM | INFUSION PUMP | LZG | TANDEM DIABETES CARE | 004628-005 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 YR | Other | INSULIN: HUMALOG |