MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INSULET CORPORATION OMNIPOD DASH INSULIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PUMP, INFUSION, INSULIN

Model Number 18320

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problems Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2364); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 11/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

According to the complainant the device will not be returned for investigation.We are unable to determine if any product condition could have contributed to the reported hospitalization and diabetic ketoacidosis.It was reported the cannula was possibly not inserted correctly into the infusion site.This condition could interrupt insulin delivery and contribute to hyperglycemia.No lot release records were reviewed, as the product lot number was not provided.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient was hospitalized for 14 days, due to diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) and losing consciousness, while wearing the pod on the abdomen for less than an hour.The cannula had not inserted properly into the infusion site.At the hospital, the patient was administered insulin and is now in multiple daily injections (mdi).

• Brand Name: OMNIPOD DASH INSULIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PUMP, INFUSION, INSULIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): INSULET CORPORATION; 100 nagog park; acton MA 01720
• Manufacturer (Section G): INSULET CORPORATION; 100 nagog park; acton MA 01720
• Manufacturer Contact: michael spears ; 100 nagog park; acton, MA 01720 ; 9786007000
• MDR Report Key: 16640965
• MDR Text Key: 312284207
• Report Number: 3004464228-2023-08514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20385082000020
• UDI-Public: (01)20385082000020
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K211575
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 18320
• Device Catalogue Number: BLE-I1-529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Female