MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TANDEM DIABETES CARE T:SLIM G4 SYSTEM; INSULIN PUMP

Model Number 4628-003

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Out-Of-Box Failure (2311); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/16/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been received for evaluation; however, device evaluation is not yet complete.A supplemental report will be filed upon completion of the evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer received multiple cartridge alarms (cartridge alarm 19) with multiple cartridges during the load process.Customer's blood glucose level was not impacted due this issue, the customer had not yet begun using the pump, as it was an out of box failure.Reportedly, the customer had an alternate pump available for insulin therapy.

• Brand Name: T:SLIM G4 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: INSULIN PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): TANDEM DIABETES CARE; 11045 roselle street; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: julia kensick ; 11045 roselle st.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8583666900
• MDR Report Key: 6390122
• MDR Text Key: 69438767
• Report Number: 3007981285-2017-06394
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OYC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140015
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 4628-003
• Device Catalogue Number: 006194
• Other Device ID Number: (01)00852162004408(21)501281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 11 YR