MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC. PROMETRA II PROGRAMMABLE PUMP; IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP

Model Number 13827

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 11/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record, which includes verification of all steps in the manufacturing of the pump, verification of all final testing performed by/on the pump, verification of sterilization, and packaging for subject pump was performed.The review did not identify any non-conformances, issues or capas associated with pump function.Device remains implanted and was not returned for additional evaluation and investigation.As additional investigation was not performed, a definitive root cause could not be determined for the alleged issue.Several attempts were made to follow up for additional information with the nurse reported to have covered the issue, but the attempts were unsuccessful.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental mdr will be sent.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).

Event Description

Physician contacted technical solutions to see how to turn off a prometra pump for a patient that was brought in with symptoms of an overdose: unresponsive and extremely sedated.Physician reported that the patient was administered narcan and was conscious for a short period of time in which they reported having a refill earlier that day.Technical solutions walked the physician through how to drain the pump which would turn off the flow of medication.Additional follow up with a nurse from the hospital confirmed that the patient was discharged from the hospital the day after the alleged issue and was no longer experiencing overdose symptoms at that time.

• Brand Name: PROMETRA II PROGRAMMABLE PUMP
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC.; 500 international drive; suite 200; mount olive NJ 07828
• Manufacturer (Section G): FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC.; 120 forbes blvd; suite 170; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: james bennett ; 500 international drive; suite 200; mount olive, NJ 07828 ; 9734269229
• MDR Report Key: 15906549
• MDR Text Key: 304719099
• Report Number: 3010079947-2022-00204
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810335020228
• UDI-Public: (01)00810335020228(17)170928(10)22924
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P080012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/28/2017
• Device Model Number: 13827
• Device Catalogue Number: 13827
• Device Lot Number: 22924
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female