It was reported that the customer experienced an elevated blood glucose (bg) level of 410-411 mg/dl and moderate ketones resulting in a hospitalization.A correction bolus was delivered to address the bg prior to the hospitalization.While hospitalized, the customer was treated with insulin and saline delivered intravenously.At the time of the event, no issues were identified with the cartridge, infusion set tubing, infusion set cannula, or the insulin in use.A pump system check was performed and the only issue identified was that the pump time was incorrect by two hours.The cause of the pump time being incorrect was not known; however, the customer's parent believed the incorrect time on the pump was a big factor resulting in elevated bg levels.The customer was released from the hospital on august 8th with the issue resolved and no permanent damage sustained.
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