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

Model Number 14810

Device Problem Kinked (1339)

Patient Problem Hyperglycemia (1905)

Event Date 07/21/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was not returned for evaluation.We are unable to confirm the reported kinked cannula or to determine whether it contributed to the reported hyperglycemia.Lot release records were reviewed and the product lot met all acceptance criteria.The mylife omnipod user guide warns "test results greater than 13.9 mmol/l [250 mg/dl] mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia).If you get results below above 13.9 mmol/l [250 mg/dl], but do not have symptoms of hyperglycemia, repeat the test.If you have symptoms or continue to get results that fall above 13.9 mmol/l [250 mg/dl], follow the treatment advice of your healthcare provider.¿.

Event Description

The customer reported his blood glucose reached 22.1 mmol/l (398 mg/dl) and that the cannula was kinked.The pod was worn between 36 and 48 hours.

• Brand Name: OMNIPOD INSULIN PUMP
• Type of Device: PUMP, INFUSION, INSULIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): INSULET CORPORATION; 600 technology park drive; suite 200; billerica
• Manufacturer (Section G): INSULET CORPORATION; 600 technology park drive suit; billerica MA
• Manufacturer Contact: david simard ; 600 technology park drive; suite 200; billerica, MA ; 9786007000
• MDR Report Key: 5017690
• MDR Text Key: 23561683
• Report Number: 3004464228-2015-00568
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122953
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Report Date: 07/21/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/20/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/01/2016
• Device Model Number: 14810
• Device Catalogue Number: ZXY425
• Device Lot Number: L41446
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2015
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2014
• 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 Age: 36 YR