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

Model Number 71922-01

Device Problem Device Alarm System (1012)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Tachycardia (2095)

Event Date 10/30/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.Dhrs for the freestyle libre sensor and freestyle libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the fs libre sensor and 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

A customer reported an alarm issue with the adc device.The customer reported that due to the low glucose alarm failing to sound, the customer was unaware when they became hypoglycemic and developed symptoms of dizziness and tachycardia.The customer reported that they were able to self-treat the hypoglycemia with glucose, but that the hypoglycemia had exacerbated the customer's cardiac pathology (due to temporary cessation of glucose caused by hypoglycemia).The customer was taken to hospital where they received treatment for cardiac condition.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: 15892668
• MDR Text Key: 304591229
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-43937
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• 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
• Report Date: 12/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 71922-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2022
• 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