Model Number MMT-399A |
Device Problem
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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Patient Problem
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2364)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Unomedical reference number (b)(4).Event occurred in the united states.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient's father reported that his daughter experienced nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing.At the time of the incident, her blood glucose level was 350 mg/dl and she was using an insulin pen.Further, she was admitted to the hospital with blood glucose level of 700 and diabetic ketoacidosis.Moreover, she was taking shots and was hospitalized for seven days.Currently, (at the time of the call), her blood glucose level was 233 mg/dl.Upon visual inspection of the returned used device (two sets), it was found that the soft cannula was kinked (at the tip and the middle).Unomedical do not see bent/kinking as being related to human factors, but rather as a training issue including correct choices of insertion sites and infusion sets and cannula length.Furthermore, the soft cannula is a flexible material that during use and upon removal can bend slightly.No further information available.
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Event Description
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On 04-apr-2022 an: follow up information was submitted to update the unique identifier (udi) number and awareness date.Unomedical reference number (b)(4).Event occurred in the united states.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient's father reported that his daughter experienced nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing.At the time of the incident, her blood glucose level was 350 mg/dl and she was using an insulin pen.Further, she was admitted to the hospital with blood glucose level of 700 and diabetic ketoacidosis.Moreover, she was taking shots and was hospitalized for seven days.Currently, (at the time of the call), her blood glucose level was 233 mg/dl.Upon visual inspection of the returned used device (two sets), it was found that the soft cannula was kinked (at the tip and the middle).Unomedical do not see bent/kinking as being related to human factors, but rather as a training issue including correct choices of insertion sites and infusion sets and cannula length.Furthermore, the soft cannula is a flexible material that during use and upon removal can bend slightly.No further information available.
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