MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP; INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED

Model Number MMT-523NAS

Device Problems Component Falling (1105); Unintended Ejection (1234); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Malposition of Device (2616)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/18/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis found the unit alarmed compromised force sensor system due to moisture damage to the force sensor resistor.Note: this is a remediation mdr.Medtronic diabetes implemented revised mdr reportability criteria effective on july 1, 2014.Subsequently, medtronic diabetes conducted a one year retrospective review of complaints.This event was retrospectively identified to be reportable based on the revised mdr reportability criteria.The insulin pump involved in this event is the paradigm real-time veo insulin infusion pump, which is not marketed in the united states.However, the device is similar to the paradigm real-time insulin infusion pump, which is marketed in the united states.

Event Description

The customer reported via phone call that the insulin pump received a compromised force sensor system alarm.Her blood glucose was 95 mg/dl at the time of incident.The customer stated that insulin squirts out.She stated the insulin pump was dropped.She stated that the drive support cap was recessed.The customer was advised that the insulin pump will need to be replaced.The customer was advised to disconnect from the insulin pump and revert to back-up plan.The insulin pump will be returned for analysis.

• Brand Name: PARADIGM REAL-TIME REVEL INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
• Type of Device: INSULIN INFUSION PUMP / SENSOR AUGMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; ceiba norte ind. park #50; road 31 km 24.4; juncos PR 00777 3869
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; ceiba norte ind. park #50; road 31 km 24.4; juncos PR 00777 3869
• Manufacturer Contact: gerwin de graaff ; 18000 devonshire street; northridge, CA 91325-1219 ; 8185764805
• MDR Report Key: 5819477
• MDR Text Key: 51028109
• Report Number: 3004209178-2016-61060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OYC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P980022
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/18/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/25/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MMT-523NAS
• Device Catalogue Number: MMT-523NAS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/27/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 67 YR
• Patient Weight: 53