The pump user guide states, "tandem diabetes care, inc.
Recommends periodically checking the battery level indicator, charging the pump for a short period of time every day (10 to 15 minutes), and also avoiding frequent full discharges.
" no product was returned for evaluation.
Should new relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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It was reported that the customer went to the emergency room (er) due to a blood glucose (bg) level of 457 mg/dl, with ketones, and palpitations.
It was reported that the battery level depleted until the pump shut down while customer was sleeping.
Tandem technical support reviewed the customer¿s settings and usage rates and determined that the battery was depleting at a normal rate.
Customer acknowledged.
Bg was treated with fluids and an unspecified intravenous treatment.
Reportedly, customer left the er 22 hours later with customer in stable condition (bg level not provided).
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