MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANIMAS CORPORATION ANIMAS VIBE; INSULIN INFUSION PUMP

Device Problem Battery Problem (2885)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The pump has not been returned to animas for evaluation.If the device is returned, an evaluation shall be completed and a supplemental report will be filed.No conclusions can be made at this time.(b)(6).

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a power (battery life) issue.This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Follow-up #1: date of submission 06/14/2016 device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 05/31/2016 with the following findings: during investigation, there was evidence of a short battery life with a voltage drop leading to a ¿cs 177¿ lower battery warning.The battery compartment and battery cap were found to be undamaged and able to fit securely.There was moisture corrosion observed in the battery canister and on the battery cap.The pump passed a leak test.The pumps alarmed with a ¿cs 128¿ replace battery alarm upon confirming the ¿verify¿ screen.The reported short battery life complaint was duplicated.The pump¿s cover was removed and there was no further moisture ingress or intermittent condition found to the printed circuit board.Animas has conducted a review of the device history record for this pump and confirmed that it was operating within required specifications at the time of release.

• Brand Name: ANIMAS VIBE
• Type of Device: INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIMAS CORPORATION; 200 lawrence dr; west chester PA 19380 3428
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANIMAS CORPORATION; 200 lawrence dr; west chester PA 19380 3428
• Manufacturer Contact: karin sargrad ; 200 lawrence dr; west chester, PA 19380-3428 ; 4843561808
• MDR Report Key: 5563599
• MDR Text Key: 42778904
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-07445
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/08/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Device Age: 11 MO
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1