| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Partial Blockage (1065); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hyperglycemia (1905); No Code Available (3191)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 14-aug-2018 with the following findings: during investigation, the black box showed twelve occlusion alarms with high force leading to delivery interruptions beginning on (b)(6) 2018.The last basal delivery occurred on (b)(6) 2018 due to occlusion alarm.The rewind, load cartridge, and prime steps performed successfully with no alarms.The pump was detecting correct force.The pump was exercised for 24 hours with no occlusions occurring.The total daily dose added up correctly and reflected the user's programmed basal rates.The pump passed delivery accuracy testing and was found to be delivering accurately and within range.The pump¿s cover was removed, and there was no intermittent condition found to the force sensor circuit.Lastly, the battery compartment was found to be cracked.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2018, the reporter contacted animas alleging that the patient experienced a blood glucose of 350 mg/dl with moderate ketones and nausea associated with an alleged occlusion issue.Reportedly, the patient discontinued pump therapy and did not receive any treatment above and beyond the usual routine of diabetes care and management but was given multiple manual injections to bring the blood glucose back down to the target range.During troubleshooting with customer technical support, it was noted there was an occlusion and a loss of prime.This complaint is being reported because the patient experienced hyperglycemia associated with an alleged occlusion issue.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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