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 Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Blister (4537)

Event Date 07/26/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported product is not expected to be returned as reporter indicated the device was discarded.A follow-up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.The date the incident occurred is unknown.The date entered is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.The device mfg date is unknown.The date entered is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.Physical investigation of product is not anticipated as reporter indicated device was discarded.Extended investigation will be performed per adc's established processes and procedures and a follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of all required investigation activities.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing the adc device, with symptoms of an insertion site allergy and ¿water bubbles under the sensor¿.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional who prescribed betagalen (betamethasone-topical corticosteroid) for treatment.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Event Description

A customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing the adc device, with symptoms of an insertion site allergy and ¿water bubbles under the sensor¿.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional who prescribed betagalen (betamethasone-topical corticosteroid) for treatment.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Repeated attempts by adc to retrieve the product were unsuccessful and/or the customer discarded the product.No product has been returned and a valid serial number has not been provided.Extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and 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.Dose audit reports were reviewed and demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the established sterilization process for libre sensor kits.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.Clinical data was reviewed and confirmed that the freestyle libre sensors continue to be safe, effective, and perform as intended in the field.A tripped trend review was conducted for the reported complaint and libre sensor, no trends were identified that would indicate any product related issues.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.

• 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: 15170212
• MDR Text Key: 297310385
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-27432
• 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: 08/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2022
• 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