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.(b)(6).

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a casing/condition (damaged cap and case) issue.It was alleged that the battery compartment cap was damaged and unable to be removed from the returned 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

Follow-up #1: date of submission 03/24/2017.Device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 03/06/2017 with the following findings: a visual inspection of the pump revealed no damage to the battery compartment.The battery cap was difficult to remove from the pump during investigation.The groove on the top of the battery cap was found to be worn.No other damage was observed.The battery cap contact height and width measurements were found to be within specification.

• 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: 6259244
• MDR Text Key: 65362365
• Report Number: 2531779-2017-01452
• 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: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/29/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/17/2017
• 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: 01/20/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2016
• 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