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

Model Number 71953-01

Device Problems Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Unable to Obtain Readings (1516)

Patient Problems Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2364); Loss of consciousness (2418); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)

Event Date 10/30/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The customer reported being unable to test due to an adc device display issue.The customer further reported experiencing a seizure, a loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat.The customer had contact with both third-party and a healthcare professional at the hospital who provided unspecified iv and injections as treatment for the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history record) for the freestyle libre reader was reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre reader 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.

• 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: 15902857
• MDR Text Key: 304682087
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-44069
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71953-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 73 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White