MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE LTD FREESTYLE LIBRE 3; CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 72081-01

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

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146); Skin Infection (4544)

Event Date 09/20/2022

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.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.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.If the product is returned, the case will be re-opened and a physical investigation will be performed.N/a was selected for pma/510(k) number as it is unknown if the user was using android, ios, or a fs libre reader with the fs libre 3 sensor.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A caregiver (parent) reported a skin reaction at the site of the adc device, with redness, "chemical burn", and pain.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional who prescribed an antibiotic ointment for treatment.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 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.Shelf life studies and dose audits were performed during product development and on market performance continues to be monitored for this product.All monitoring processes meet adc requirements.Dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre sensor kits were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle 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 caregiver (parent) reported a skin reaction at the site of the adc device, with redness, "chemical burn", and pain.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional who prescribed an antibiotic ointment for treatment.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE 3
• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT DIABETES CARE LTD; range road; witney 12345 -700; UK 12345-7001
• Manufacturer Contact: audra fuentes ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 15628924
• MDR Text Key: 301974273
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-38485
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• 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: 01/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 72081-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2022
• 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