MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC FREESTYLE LIBRE 2; FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 08/10/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint.There was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The reported complaint is related to skin irritation or an allergic reaction to the patch adhesive of the freestyle libre sensor.Dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre sensor and freestyle libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre sensor and freestyle libre sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.Dose audit reports were reviewed and demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the established sterilization process for libre sensor products.Environmental monitoring reports were reviewed, including bioburden and endotoxin testing, and demonstrated that all monitoring processes continue to meet adc minimum requirements for product quality.If the product is returned, a physical investigation will be performed and a follow-up report submitted.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor.The customer reported a sensor site infection and that an abscess had formed at the sensor insertion site.The customer had contact with a healthcare provider who surgically removed the abscess and placed a drainage as a way to accelerate pus draining.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.Visual inspection was performed and no issues were observed with the sensor or the adhesive.The sharp was not returned, however an extended investigation for this complaint was previously completed and reported in the previous submission, therefore no further investigative actions are required.No malfunction or product deficiency was identified.

Event Description

A customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor.The customer reported a sensor site infection and that an abscess had formed at the sensor insertion site.The customer had contact with a healthcare provider who surgically removed the abscess and placed a drainage as a way to accelerate pus draining.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE 2
• Type of Device: FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC; 1360 south loop road; alameda CA 94502 7001
• MDR Report Key: 10538322
• MDR Text Key: 207125615
• Report Number: 2954323-2020-06270
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K193371
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/05/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/10/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/15/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/26/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Weight: 75