MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANIMAS LLC 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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2018, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a casing/condition (cracked/damaged casing) issue.It was reported that the battery compartment was cracked.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

Device evaluation: the pump has been returned and evaluated by product analysis on 02-apr-2019 with the following findings: a visual inspection revealed multiple cracks in the battery compartment.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.

• Brand Name: ANIMAS VIBE
• Type of Device: INSULIN INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIMAS LLC; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne PA 19087
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANIMAS LLC; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne PA 19087
• Manufacturer Contact: kristen lopolito ; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne, PA 19087
• MDR Report Key: 8207297
• MDR Text Key: 131764550
• Report Number: 2531779-2018-21028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OYC
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• PMA/PMN Number: P130007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/27/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 04/02/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/31/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/04/2019
• 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
• Patient Age: 54 YR