| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Structural Problem (2506)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2018, the reporter contacted animas, alleging that the pump had shorter than expected battery life.The reporter stated that the battery cap had a worn top.This complaint is being reported because the issue may result in a long-term cessation of insulin delivery if the user is unable to resolve the alarm.There was no allegation of an adverse event associated with this complaint.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 05-nov-2018 with the following findings: there were frequent low battery warnings observed in the pump history.The pump's electrical current draws were tested and were within specifications.There was corrosion found in the battery compartment, but nowhere else within the pump.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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