MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANIMAS LLC ANIMAS VIBE; INSULIN INFUSION PUMP

Device Problems Moisture Damage (1405); Structural Problem (2506)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The pump has not been returned to animas for evaluation.If the device is returned, an evaluation shall be completed and a supplemental report will be filed.No conclusions can be made at this time.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2019 the reporter contacted animas, alleging a casing/condition (case damage w/moisture) issue.It was alleged that the battery compartment was cracked with moisture ingress.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.This complaint is being reported because the alleged malfunction has the ability to result in a delay in treatment or long term cessation in delivery if the damage impacts the power circuit or the cartridge compartment.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: the pump has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 16-jan-2020 with the following findings: a visual inspection of the pump indicated a battery compartment crack and moisture corrosion inside the compartment.Leak testing revealed leaks at the battery compartment crack and at the display lens seal.When the pump was opened, moisture corrosion was observed on printed circuit board components.Animas has conducted a review of the device history record for this pump and confirmed that it was operating within required specifications at the time of release.

• Brand Name: ANIMAS VIBE
• Type of Device: INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIMAS LLC; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne PA 19087
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANIMAS LLC; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne PA 19087
• Manufacturer Contact: kristen lopolito ; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne, PA 19087
• MDR Report Key: 9485377
• MDR Text Key: 176983201
• Report Number: 2531779-2019-06164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OYC
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/17/2019
• 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
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/14/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 39 YR