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(b)(4).Software version 4.10e.Insulin pump was received with a cracked retainer.The test reservoir does lock properly inside the reservoir tube.Insulin pump passed the displacement test, rewind test, prime/seating test, basic occlusion test, force sensor test, occlusion test and self test.The insulin pump was programmed with multiple bolus deliveries and all bolus delivered properly their indicated amounts and were properly recorded in the daily history.No unexpected occlusions or insulin flow blocked alarm noted during testing.Medtronic, inc.(medtronic) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information in the time allotted and has provided as much information as is available to the company as of the submission date this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employees caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any "defects" or has "malfunctioned".These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda, to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of reporting pursuant to part 803.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like it because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.
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Information received by medtronic indicated that the insulin pump received insulin flow block alarm.Customer stated that the event was resolved by complete set change.The insulin pump was crack and damaged.The location of damage was the reservoir lip ring.The retainer ring was loose, missing and damaged.The reservoir was not able to lock in place.No harm requiring medical intervention was reported.Troubleshooting was performed, the customer will discontinue the use of device.
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