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

Device Problem Moisture Damage (1405)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a casing/condition (moisture ingress) issue.It was reported that there was moisture in the battery compartment.There was no allegation of an adverse event associated with this complaint.This complaint is being reported because the alleged malfunction has the ability to result in a delay in treatment or long term cessation in delivery if the damage impacts the power circuit.

Manufacturer Narrative

Follow-up #1 date of submission 09/14/2016 device evaluation: the pump has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 08/23/2016 with the following findings: a visual inspection of the pump showed corrosion in the battery compartment.The pump passed an in house leak test; however, a crack in the battery compartment was observed.The battery cap had damaged threads; a test cap was used for testing.Unrelated to the complaint, the display was dim and discolored.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: 5869758
• MDR Text Key: 52890933
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-20304
• 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: consumer,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/11/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Other Device ID Number: 1-MCBC-3762
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2016
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Patient Age: 62 YR