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

Device Problem Retraction Problem (1536)

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) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a motor (rewind issue) issue.It was alleged that the piston rod was not retracting.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 02/23/2017 with the following findings: a review of the black box showed no rewind motor errors recorded in the black box history.The rewind, load, and prime steps were performed successfully.The pump was run for 24 hours and no motor issues occurred.The original complaint of a motor issue was not able to be duplicated.Unrelated to the original complaint, the battery compartment was cracked to the bumper pad.Additionally, the display was dim with a red hue.

• 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: 6235805
• MDR Text Key: 64543570
• Report Number: 2531779-2017-00687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10840406100082
• UDI-Public: 0110840406100082
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• 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: 12/20/2016

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: 01/10/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/09/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/07/2017
• 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: 34 YR
• Patient Weight: 170