T:SLIM INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3013756811-2018-16092
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 14, 2018
- Date of Event
- April 21, 2018
- Report Date
- May 14, 2018
- Manufacturer
- TANDEM DIABETES CARE
- Product Code
- LZG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K111210
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- ID, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
Narratives
THE T:SLIM PUMP USER GUIDE INSTRUCTS THE USER TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUAL AIR FROM THE CARTRIDGE. THE DEVICE IS EXPECTED TO BE RETURNED; HOWEVER, THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED IF THE DEVICE IS RECEIVED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSULIN GAUGE DECREASED TO AN INACCURATE FILL ESTIMATE OF 10 UNITS. REPORTEDLY, THE CARTRIDGE WAS FILLED WITH 300 UNITS OF INSULIN. THE CUSTOMER¿S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL RANGED FROM 192-204 MG/DL. REPORTEDLY, THE CUSTOMER RELOADED THE SAME CARTRIDGE AND RECEIVED A MINIMUM FILL NOTIFICATION. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING WITH TANDEM TECHNICAL SUPPORT IT WAS DISCOVERED THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT REMOVING RESIDUAL AIR FROM THE CARTRIDGE BEFORE ADDING INSULIN. REPORTEDLY, THE CUSTOMER LOADED A NEW CARTRIDGE SUCCESSFULLY AND RECEIVED AN ACCURATE FILL ESTIMATE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353509 | T:SLIM INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM | INSULIN PUMP | LZG | TANDEM DIABETES CARE | 004628 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 YR |