MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANIMAS LLC ANIMAS INSULIN CARTRIDGE; INSULIN PUMP CARTRIDGE

Medical Device Problem Code	Structural Problem (2506)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Each cartridge lot is subjected to a statistical sampling plan and must pass testing for force (occlusion and loss of prime), cracks, and foreign material prior to release for distribution.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2019, the reporter contacted animas, alleging a prime (loss of prime) issue.It was reported that the pump emitted multiple loss of prime warnings while cartridges from the same box were in use.There was no indication that the product caused or contributed to an adverse event.This issue is being reported because it may result in a long term cessation of insulin delivery if the user is unable to resolve the alarm.

• Brand Name: ANIMAS INSULIN CARTRIDGE
• Common Device Name: INSULIN PUMP CARTRIDGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANIMAS LLC; 965 chesterbrook blvd; wayne PA 19087
• MDR Report Key: 8666149
• Report Number: 2531779-2019-03462
• Device Sequence Number: 13945050
• Product Code: LZG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10840406100129
• UDI-Public: 10840406100129
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K032257
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2019

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
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 58 YR