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

Model Number 71992-01

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

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Pain (1994); Skin Infection (4544); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 05/20/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint.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, who is an hcp, reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor, symptoms of inflammation, pain, red skin, small abscess, and infection.The customer self-treated with an unspecified ointment containing cortisone and anti-inflammatory substances to treat his infection and inflammation.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
• Manufacturer Contact: audra fuentes ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 11921598
• MDR Text Key: 253771125
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-70970
• 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: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/02/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2021
• 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 Age: 55 YR
• Patient Weight: 70