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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problems Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problems Blurred Vision (2137); Numbness (2415); Loss of consciousness (2418); Diaphoresis (2452)

Event Date 02/20/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested back for an investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.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

An error message was reported with the adc device.Customer received a "replace sensor" message and was unable to obtain readings.As a result, customer experienced left hand felt numb, sweating, flirt blurred vision, unable to walk, cannot speak to anyone, loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring third-party administration of candy and juice for treatment.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 review) for the libre sensor and libre sensor kits were reviewed and the dhrs showed the libre sensor and libre sensor kits passed all tests prior to release.Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.The sensor plug is properly seated and no physical damage was observed on the sensor patch.Extracted data from the returned sensor using approved software.The sensor was found to be in sensor state 5 (indicating normal termination).Visual inspection has been performed on the sensor plug assembly, no failure modes were observed.Sim vivo testing (simulation of the electrical signal produced by the sensor tail) was performed and all results were within specification.No malfunction or product deficiency was identified.Therefore issue is not confirmed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

An error message was reported with the adc device.Customer received a "replace sensor" message and was unable to obtain readings.As a result, customer experienced left hand felt numb, sweating, flirt blurred vision, unable to walk, cannot speak to anyone, loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring third-party administration of candy and juice for treatment.There was no report of death or permanent impairment 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: 16512538
• MDR Text Key: 310967819
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-09580
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00357599800000
• UDI-Public: 00357599800000
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 03/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 71992
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2022
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male