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Device brand name · Insulin infusion pump
Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump: medical device reports filed with FDA
16,324 reports name it, 2011–2017. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations. Product code LZG.
- 16,324
- device reports naming the brand
- 0.1% of all MAUDE reports · about 1,054 a year
- 0
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 0 in the 12 months before
- 89.4%
- classified as malfunction
- 81.6% across the product code
- 0.4%
- classified as death, as reported
- 69 reports · not verified by FDA
16,324 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump" (insulin infusion pump); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations; received from January 2011 to August 2017. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (89.4%), injury (10.1%) and death (0.4%); across all pump, infusion, insulin reports (product code LZG) death is recorded in 0.3% and malfunction in 81.6%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are device displays incorrect message (60.9%), device inoperable (9.1%) and device operates differently than expected (8.8%). The patient problems coded most often are hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia and elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
No report naming Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in August 2017.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 539,975 reports carrying product code LZG. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device displays incorrect message | 9,937 | 60.9% | 6.8% |
| Device inoperablethe device could not be used | 1,490 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 1,439 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| No display/image | 699 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Material protrusion/extrusion | 474 | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 422 | 2.6% | 5% |
| Device alarm system | 413 | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 336 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 289 | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item | 284 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 249 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Breakthe device broke | 242 | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Sticking | 211 | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Application interface becomes non-functional or program exits abnormally | 201 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Improper flow or infusion | 196 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Failure to prime | 180 | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Battery problema problem with the battery | 168 | 1% | 2.3% |
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 156 | 1% | 1.1% |
| Device slipped | 147 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Moisture damage | 147 | 0.9% | 1.2% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar | 4,206 | 25.8% |
| Hypoglycemialow blood sugar | 521 | 3.2% |
| Elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis | 333 | 2% |
| Vomitingbeing sick | 124 | 0.8% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 78 | 0.5% |
| Nauseafeeling sick | 68 | 0.4% |
| Loss of consciousnesspassing out | 65 | 0.4% |
| Overdosea dose above the recommended amount | 44 | 0.3% |
| Underdoseless than the intended dose | 39 | 0.2% |
| Dehydrationdehydration | 22 | 0.1% |
| Confusion/ disorientation | 20 | 0.1% |
| Falla fall | 20 | 0.1% |
| Polydipsia | 19 | 0.1% |
| Painpain, site not specified | 16 | 0.1% |
| Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell | 14 | 0.1% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump | Product code LZG | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 16,324 | 539,975 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3% | 0.1% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 10.1% | 17.8% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 89.4% | 81.6% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 99.8% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code LZG
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onetouchping Glucosemgmtsystem | 98,945 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System | 62,646 | 5,563 | 0.1% |
| Tandem T Slim Insulin Delivery System | 55,207 | 0 | 0.1% |
| OmniPod Insulin Pump | 45,272 | 145 | 0.3% |
| Omnipod Insulin Management System | 37,582 | 218 | 0.1% |
| Animas Vibe | 88,703 | 0 | 0% |
| Animas Insulin Infusion Pump | 26,293 | 0 | 0.3% |
| MMT-712 PARADIGM Insulin Pump | 25,781 | 4,138 | 0% |
| Accu-Chek Spirit Combo | 21,252 | 0 | 0.1% |
| t:slim Insulin Delivery System | 19,277 | 30 | 0.1% |
| t:slim X2 Insulin Pump | 31,159 | 86 | 0% |
| Animas Insulin Cartridge | 12,105 | 0 | 0% |
| T Flex Insulin Delivery System | 11,359 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Accu-Chek Spirit | 8,826 | 0 | 0.3% |
| MMT-715 PARADIGM Insulin Pump | 5,498 | 136 | 0.1% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump reports
How many FDA reports name Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump?
16,324 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (89.4%), injury (10.1%) and death (0.4%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
device displays incorrect message (60.9%), device inoperable (9.1%), device operates differently than expected (8.8%), no display/image (4.3%) and material protrusion/extrusion (2.9%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.