Device Problem
Inaccurate Delivery (2339)
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Patient Problems
Headache (1880); Hypoglycemia (1912); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device 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 Description
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The reporter contacted animas on (b)(6) 2018 alleging the patient experienced hypoglycemia while on insulin pump therapy evidenced by blood glucose measuring 40 mg/dl accompanied by unsteadiness when standing and walking and severe headache.The patient reportedly did not receive any treatment above or beyond the usual routine of diabetes care and management.The reporter did not provide any information regarding treatment of the hypoglycemia.The reporter alleged the pump was delivering more insulin that it was programmed to deliver to the patient.The reporter did not complete troubleshooting of the pump with animas customer support.This complaint is being reported because the patient reportedly experienced serious injury while on insulin pump therapy associated with an alleged inaccurate insulin delivery issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the device has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 28 -jan-2019 with the following findings:.During investigation, the black box and alarm history showed no evidence of insulin remaining issues.The pump total daily dose (tdd) history confirmed the pump was delivering the programmed basal rate.The pump passed all required testing for delivery accuracy and insulin remaining.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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