FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

T:FLEX INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM

MDR report key: 7115453 · Received December 13, 2017

Report

Report Number
3007981285-2017-38360
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
December 13, 2017
Date of Event
December 3, 2017
Report Date
December 13, 2017
Manufacturer
TANDEM DIABETES CARE
Product Code
LZG
PMA / PMN Number
K143189
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
PATIENT

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

PER TANDEM¿S T:FLEX USER GUIDE ¿THE SINGLE-USE DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE CAN HOLD UP TO 480 UNITS (4.8ML) OF INSULIN.¿

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVED MULTIPLE, INACCURATE FILL ESTIMATES AFTER LOADING CARTRIDGES WITH 500 UNITS OF INSULIN. REPORTEDLY, THE INITIAL FILL ESTIMATE DISPLAYED WAS ACCURATE, HOWEVER, THE INSULIN GAUGE DECREASED TO A FILL ESTIMATE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 UNITS. THE CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL RANGED FROM 210-340 (MG/DL).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
893553 T:FLEX INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM INFUSION PUMP LZG TANDEM DIABETES CARE 004628-005 M020881

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 43 YR