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

Device Problems Moisture Damage (1405); Structural Problem (2506)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The pump has been returned to animas.Evaluation has not yet been completed.When evaluation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.No conclusion can be made at this time.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging that the battery compartment was cracked, and moisture was present inside the pump.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.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 or cartridge compartment.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 12/28/2016 with the following findings: during visual inspection of the pump, it was observed that the battery compartment had two cracks.There was corrosion observed inside the battery compartment.A leak test was performed and failed due to the battery compartment crack.The pump was opened and there was no further evidence of moisture found.The battery cap and cartridge cap were not returned with the pump and test caps were used to complete the investigation.

• 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: 6156617
• MDR Text Key: 62203658
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-33219
• 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: 11/14/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 12/07/2016
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Device Age: 13 MO
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/08/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/14/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2015
• 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
• Patient Age: 64 YR