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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Device Alarm System (1012)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Chills (2191); Dizziness (2194); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)

Event Date 04/24/2021

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 libre sensor and libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the libre sensor and libre sensor kit 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

An alarm issue was reported with the freestyle libre 2 sensor.Customer reported receiving a sensor scan result of 2.5mmol/l but indicated the low glucose alarm did not sound.As a result, the customer experienced symptoms described as sensation of cold, powerless, dizziness, and a seizure.Customer called paramedics and upon their arrival, customer was treated with intravenous glucose.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.The sensor plug was properly seated, and no physical damage was observed on the sensor patch.Data was extracted using approved software and the sensor was in state 5 (indicating normal termination).Visual inspection was performed on the returned sensor plug and no failure modes were observed.The sensor was activated with known good reader, linearity test was performed, and the low glucose alarm was successfully activated.No malfunction or product deficiency has been identified.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

An alarm issue was reported with the freestyle libre 2 sensor.Customer reported receiving a sensor scan result of 2.5mmol/l but indicated the low glucose alarm did not sound.As a result, the customer experienced symptoms described as sensation of cold, powerless, dizziness, and a seizure.Customer called paramedics and upon their arrival, customer was treated with intravenous glucose.There was no report of death or permanent injury 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: 11771295
• MDR Text Key: 248864738
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-68233
• 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: 09/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/04/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/25/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 47 YR
• Patient Weight: 105