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

Device Problems Material Discolored (1170); No Display/Image (1183)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a display (display issue) issue.It was reported that the pump had an "unreadable screen." there was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.This complaint is being reported because the issue may impact the user's ability to read some or all of the information on the screen which may result in over or under delivery.

Manufacturer Narrative

Follow-up # 1 date of submission 09/09/2016 - device evaluation: the pump has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 8/15/2016 with the following findings: during investigation, the pump powered on with dim display, with discolored text.Unrelated to the complaint, a visual inspection showed that the battery compartment was cracked.

• Brand Name: ANIMAS VIBE
• Type of Device: INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIMAS CORPORATION; 200 lawrence dr; west chester PA 19380 3428
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANIMAS CORPORATION; 200 lawrence dr; west chester PA 19380 3428
• Manufacturer Contact: karin sargrad ; 200 lawrence dr; west chester, PA 19380-3428 ; 4843561808
• MDR Report Key: 5849013
• MDR Text Key: 52549438
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-19032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 08/03/2016
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Device Age: 28 MO
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/04/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/09/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2014
• 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