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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problems Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Dizziness (2194); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 12/15/2021

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

A customer was not able to obtain a scan while using the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor.As a result, on (b)(6) 2021, the customer experienced dizziness and had a seizure and was provided an injection of "glucagenic hypokite" by a non-hcp for the treatment of hypoglycemia.No further information was reported.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 is properly seated and no physical damage was observed on the sensor patch.Extracted data from the returned sensor using approved software.The sensor was found to be in sensor state 5 (indicating normal termination).Attempted communication between returned sensor and known good reader.Reader successfully communicated with the returned sensor.Scan timeout error message was not observed.Therefore, this issue is not confirmed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A customer was not able to obtain a scan while using the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor.As a result, on 15dec2021, the customer experienced dizziness and had a seizure and was provided an injection of "glucagenic hypokite" by a non-hcp for the treatment of hypoglycemia.No further information was reported.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: 13108583
• MDR Text Key: 282898350
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-97300
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2022
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 68 KG