Medtronic legal received information regarding the customer's passing from the attorney of the family.The information received on 08/01/2016 stated the following- reporter alleges: "on or about (b)(6) 2014, the customer was shipped an insulin pump which did not have all of the features and functionality anticipated by the customer's physician.The insulin pump provided to the customer did not have the ability to automatically shut off when low blood glucose levels were detected.On or about (b)(6) 2014 while using this insulin pump and related equipment, the customer was found unconscious in his home.The customer received emergency health care, and was diagnosed as suffering from low blood glucose, caused by the over delivery of insulin.The insulin pump failed to warn him when his blood sugar was dropping to low levels, and did not shut off when the blood sugars were dangerously low.As a result of these defects, the customer experienced hypoglycemia, diabetic coma, and acute encephalopathy.As a result of these injuries, the customer required extensive medical treatment and monitoring, up until his death on (b)(6) 2015.The customer died as a result of the injuries he suffered, which were caused by the defects in the insulin pump and related equipment.".
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