MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BETA BIONICS ILET BIONIC PANCREAS; INTEROPERABLE AUTOMATED GLYCEMIC CONTROLLER

Model Number BB1001

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Loss of consciousness (2418); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)

Event Date 11/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

No product was returned for evaluation.The ilet logs were reviewed by beta bionics failure investigation department.No product performance issues were identified.If the product is received at a later date, the complaint will be reopened and investigated accordingly.No anomalies were observed.The device history record (dhr) review was completed, and this device passed all manufacturing release criteria for distribution.There were no issues identified that would have impacted this event.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023 a patient he had a severe hypoglycemic event a couple weeks ago.The patient did not remember the exact date of the event.The patient's wife did have to give him glucagon as he was unable to do so himself.The patient stated it was after dinner when his blood glucose (bg) went low.The patient had a seizure and then lost consciousness.After his wife gave him glucagon, the patient was able to gain consciousness and continue monitoring his bg levels.It has been 2-3 weeks since the patient has experienced any low bg with the ilet.

• Brand Name: ILET BIONIC PANCREAS
• Type of Device: INTEROPERABLE AUTOMATED GLYCEMIC CONTROLLER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BETA BIONICS; 11 hughes; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): BETA BIONICS; 11 hughes; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: joe conkey ; 11 hughes; irvine, CA 92618
• MDR Report Key: 18321597
• MDR Text Key: 330407451
• Report Number: 3019004087-2023-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QJI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 850050080015
• UDI-Public: (01)850050080015
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K232224
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: BB1001
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male