MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC. ACCU-CHEK ® INSIGHT FLEX; SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION SET

Lot Number 1394687

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem Hyperglycemia (1905)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The event occurred outside of the united states.While this product is not sold in the united states, it is like or similar to a product marketed in the united states.

Event Description

It was reported that the infusion set was leaking at the headset as a result of bent cannulas and it that the self-adhesive of the infusion set was wet with insulin.The patient experienced elevated blood glucose levels due to this issues.

• Brand Name: ACCU-CHEK ® INSIGHT FLEX
• Type of Device: SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION SET
• Manufacturer (Section D): ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.; 9115 hague road; indianapolis IN 46250 0457
• Manufacturer (Section G): GERRESHEIMER REGENSBURG GMBH; hirtenstrasse 50; na; pfreimd 92536 ; GM 92536
• Manufacturer Contact: john krug ; 9115 hague road; na; indianapolis, IN 46250-0457 ; 3175212484
• MDR Report Key: 16444036
• MDR Text Key: 310286557
• Report Number: 3011393376-2023-00514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Lot Number: 1394687
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NOVORAPID INSULIN.
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female