MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. ACCU-CHEK ® LINKASSIST; SPRING LOADED INSERTION DEVICE

Device Problem Misfire (2532)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the insertion device ejected the infusion set unintentionally.

Manufacturer Narrative

The event occurred outside of the united states while this product is not sold in the united states, it is like or similar to a product marketed in the united states.

• Brand Name: ACCU-CHEK ® LINKASSIST
• Type of Device: SPRING LOADED INSERTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.; 9115 hague road; indianapolis IN 46250 0457
• Manufacturer (Section G): TEUSCHER KUNSTSTOFF-TECHNIK AG; niklaus-wengi-strasse 38; na; grenchen 2540 ; SZ 2540
• Manufacturer Contact: john krug ; 9115 hague road; na; indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 ; 3175212484
• MDR Report Key: 18094831
• MDR Text Key: 328660208
• Report Number: 3011393376-2023-02511
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KZH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/09/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female