MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INSULET CORPORATION PODPAL; ADHESIVE

Model Number 18320

Device Problems Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Hyperglycemia (1905)

Event Date 01/03/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

According to the complainant the device will not be returned for investigation.It was reported that the cannula had dislodged from the infusion site.This condition could interrupt insulin delivery and contribute to hyperglycemia.No lot release records were reviewed, as the product lot number was not provided.

Event Description

It was reported the patient's blood glucose level rose to >250 mg/dl while wearing the pod for less than 1 hour.The pod reportedly fell off the infusion site (abdomen), causing the cannula to dislodge.

• Brand Name: PODPAL
• Type of Device: ADHESIVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): INSULET CORPORATION; 100 nagog park; acton MA 01720
• Manufacturer (Section G): INSULET CORPORATION; 100 nagog park; acton MA 01720
• Manufacturer Contact: thom mcnamara ; 100 nagog park; acton, MA 01720 ; 9786007000
• MDR Report Key: 18730723
• MDR Text Key: 335702664
• Report Number: 3004464228-2024-05909
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K211575
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 18320
• Device Catalogue Number: BLE-I1-529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Male