MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY; FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 71940-01

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146)

Event Date 12/22/2020

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 kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the 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.The reported product is not expected to be returned as reporter indicated the device was discarded.Therefore, no further investigations planned.In the event that unanticipated product is received, a physical investigation will be performed per adc's established processes and procedures and a follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of investigation.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A customer reported had a skin reaction while wearing the adc freestyle libre sensor and experienced pain and burring at the sensor site.Hcp contact was made on (b)(6) 20220 and the customer was prescribed unknown medication for treatment.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY
• Type of Device: FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC; 1380 south loop road; alameda CA 94502 7001
• Manufacturer Contact: audra fuentes ; 1380 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 11240713
• MDR Text Key: 229084483
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-02367
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PZE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P160030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/27/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/27/2021
• 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: 71940-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 107