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

Device Problem Failure to Prime (1492)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device 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 a prime (loss of prime) issue.It was reported that the pump repeatedly emitted loss of prime warnings despite cartridge changes.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.This issue is being reported because it may result in a long term cessation of insulin delivery if the user is unable to resolve the alarm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 02/06/2017 with the following findings: a review of the black box showed loss of prime events due to a low non zero force.The rewind, load, and prime steps were performed successfully.The pump was exercised for 24 hours and no loss of prime warnings were duplicated.The force sensor calibration was within specifications.The loss of prime issue could not be duplicated during testing.

• 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: 6183711
• MDR Text Key: 62924683
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-34013
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10840406100051
• UDI-Public: 0110840406100051
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/23/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/16/2016
• 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: 12/12/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2016
• 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: 64 YR
• Patient Weight: 248