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 Purulent Discharge (1812); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 12/20/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An 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 demonstrated 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.Clinical data was reviewed and confirmed that freestyle libre sensor continue to be safe, effective, and perform as intended in the field.A tripped trend review was completed for the reported complaint and fs libre sensors, and there were no adverse trends that indicate any potential product related issues.The reported product is not expected to be returned as reporter indicated the device was discarded.Therefore, no further investigations planned.In the event that unanticipated product is received, a physical investigation will be performed per adc's established processes and procedures and a follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of investigation.The device mfg date is unknown.The date entered is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

Customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing an adc sensor and experienced symptoms described as swelling, pain and pus in the insertion site.Customer had contact with a healthcare professional who drained the pus and administered antibiotics via iv 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.The most probable root causes associated with this incident are the adhesive, including the adhesive irritating the user¿s skin, or misuse, including improper site selection and repeatedly using the same application site to place the sensor.These conditions are mitigated through the freestyle product labelling.All complaints and complaint trends are investigated to determine if there is a product defect/ deficiency.If a product defect/ deficiency is identified, a risk evaluation is completed and compared to the risk management report, to ensure the risk profile has not changed.Additionally, as a part of abbott¿s post-market surveillance process, all risk evaluations with associated complaint data are reviewed annually to determine if the risk profiles have changed as compared to the product risk management reports.These monitoring processes ensure that all product risk profiles remain acceptable and have a positive benefit/ risk ratio.At this time product has not yet been returned for this complaint 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 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.Clinical data was reviewed and confirmed that 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 sensors, 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.In the event that unanticipated product is received, a physical investigation will be performed per adc's established processes and procedures and a follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of investigation.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

Customer reported experiencing a skin reaction while wearing an adc sensor and experienced symptoms described as swelling, pain and pus in the insertion site.Customer had contact with a healthcare professional who drained the pus and administered antibiotics via iv 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: 16220896
• MDR Text Key: 307877559
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-03577
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: VERIFY
• 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: 04/15/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 72081-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 85 YR
• Patient Sex: Male