inforMED
MalfunctionLZG

DANA DIABECARE II

Received Aug 31, 2006 · Event occurred Apr 10, 2006

Report 9616814-2006-00055 · MDR key 2677289

Device

Generic name

Insulin Pump

Model number

II

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT CLAIMS TO HAVE DROPPED PUMP AND IT FELL ON THE BATHROOM SINK AND CAUSED A CRACK WHICH RESULTED IN THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PUMP CASING TO BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE PUMP. PATIENT USED TAPE TO HOLD PUMP TOGETHER. THIS REQUIRED NO PHYSICIAN OR HOSPITAL INTERVENTION. INSULIN INJECTIONS WERE ADMINISTERED AT HOME.

Remedial action

  • Replace