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

Device Problem Structural Problem (2506)

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.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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a casing/condition (loose internal component) issue.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.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned and evaluated by product analysis on 01/25/2017 with the following findings: prior to opening the pump, a noise was heard when the pump was shook.The transceiver printed circuit board was found to be loose.

• 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: 6215863
• MDR Text Key: 63824925
• Report Number: 2531779-2016-35086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/05/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2016
• 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: 01/06/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Device Age: 0 MO
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2016
• 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: 49 YR