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Model Number 18320 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Fatigue (1849); Hyperglycemia (1905); Malaise (2359)
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Event Date 12/26/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned/received to date.If the device is received, a supplemental report will be submitted with the investigation results.We are unable to determine if any product condition could have contributed to the reported hospitalization and hyperglycemia.Lot release records were reviewed and the product lot met all acceptance criteria.Specifically, a pod is paired to a pdm and put through simulated use testing including communicating with the pdm, deployment, delivering fluid, occlusion detection, and freedom from hazard alarms.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient went to urgent care with hyperglycemia.The patient experienced a pod hazard alarm and did not change the pod.The patient's blood glucose levels reached over 500 mg/dl while wearing the pod longer than 48 hours at the infusion site (leg).The patient reported feeling sick, and being tired and out of breath.Before going to urgent care, the patient called a nurse who advised that the pod be removed.The patient administered a bolus of 20.65 units.The pod was worn to urgent care, where the patient's blood pressure was taken, and a potassium drip and 5 unit shot of insulin via syringe were administered.The patient was discharged after a few hours.Once home, the patient removed the pod, showered, and bg levels dropped from 118 to 107 mg/dl.
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