(b)(4).Currently it is unknown whether or not the device may have caused or contributed to the event as no product has been returned.The device will be returned for analysis and further information will follow once the analysis has been completed.No conclusion can be drawn at this time.The insulin pump involved in this event is the ngp 640g insulin pump which is not marketed in the united states.However, the device is similar to the ngp insulin pump, which is marketed in the united states.
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Customer returned pump for an alleged pump error 130 on 11/28/2022.The unit p-cap / test reservoir locks in place properly.The pump passed the displacement test, rewind test, prime/seating test, basic occlusion test, force sensor test and occlusion test.No unexpected pump error 130 alarm noted during testing.The motor was tested outside of the device and passed.Successfully downloaded history files and traces using thus software.Pump error 130 was confirmed in history file on 11/28/2022 10:11:22.000.Pump was cut open to perform visual inspection and found evidence of moisture damage on the motor and battery tube assembly noted.The pump was received with scratched lcd window, cracked case (battery tube), cracked battery tube threads and scratched case.In summary, customer alleged pump error 130 confirmed.Exposed to moisture confirmed.\ 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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