Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problems
Hypoglycemia (1912); Dizziness (2194)
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Event Date 04/06/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The pump has not been returned to animas.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.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas alleging the patient experienced an adverse event while on insulin pump therapy.The patient reportedly experienced a blood glucose (bg) value of 63 mg/dl with severe dizziness and lightheadedness.The patient reportedly was admitted in the hospital from (b)(6) 2016 due to congestive heart failure and had change in medication.The health care provider reportedly adjusted the pump's settings before and after the adverse event.It was also noted that the patient failed to bolus and had incorrect manual calculations of dosages.The patient reportedly also had a change in nutrition, physical activity and stress.This complaint is being reported because the patient had an adverse event due to use error and diabetes management issues with the device and due to unrelated health issues.Animas customer technical support reportedly referred the patient to the hcp for assistance with diabetes management issues.There was no indication of a pump malfunction and the patient remained on insulin pump therapy.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Follow-up #1: date of submission 12/13/2016 device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 11/16/2016 with the following findings: the pump's black box data from the date of the event had been overwritten due to continued use of the pump.The pump booted to the verify screen with audible and vibratory features.The pump completed a 24 hour duration test with no alarms.The pump¿s bolus calculation feature was found to be functioning properly.The available daily insulin delivery totals correctly reflected the user's programmed basal rates.The pump passed a delivery accuracy test and was found to be delivering within the required range.
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