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

Model Number 71952-01

Device Problem No Display/Image (1183)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Muscle Weakness (1967); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)

Event Date 03/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre reader were reviewed and the dhrs showed the libre reader passed all tests prior to release.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

Customer reported being unable to test using adc freestyle libre 2 reader as the "screen went black".Customer was unable to check glucose and experienced weakness and seizures.Customer was able to self-treat with glucose and orange juice with the help of her husband.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
• Manufacturer Contact: audra fuentes ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 11625284
• MDR Text Key: 244127687
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-65686
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00357599804008
• UDI-Public: 00357599804008
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193371
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71952-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 71952
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention