MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TANDEM DIABETES CARE T:SLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP WITH BASAL-IQ TECHNOLOGY; AUTOMATED INSULIN DOSING, THRESHOLD SUSPEND

Model Number 1000096

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

Patient Problems Bruise/Contusion (1754); Fall (1848); Hypoglycemia (1912)

Event Date 10/01/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Per tandem's user guide: do not deliver a bolus until you have reviewed the calculated bolus amount on the pump display.If you dose an insulin amount that is too high or too low, this could cause very high or very low blood glucose.You can always adjust the insulin units up or down before you decide to deliver your bolus.No product was returned for evaluation.Should new relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer experienced a low blood glucose (bg) level of 37 mg/ dl resulting in a fall and bruise.Reportedly, the low bgs were caused by the customer experiencing difficulties accessing the pump features due to dexterity issues.Customer received assistance and was treated with glucagon to address bg.Recommendation was made to consult with healthcare provider regarding diabetes management.

• Brand Name: T:SLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP WITH BASAL-IQ TECHNOLOGY
• Type of Device: AUTOMATED INSULIN DOSING, THRESHOLD SUSPEND
• Manufacturer (Section D): TANDEM DIABETES CARE; 11075 roselle street; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: mick trier ; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8584011451
• MDR Report Key: 10218594
• MDR Text Key: 197147579
• Report Number: 3013756811-2020-70707
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00853052007264
• UDI-Public: 00853052007264
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P180008
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 1000096
• Device Catalogue Number: 1000886
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2019
• 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 Age: 57 YR