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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Diaphoresis (2452); Shaking/Tremors (2515); Cognitive Changes (2551)

Event Date 07/14/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

An adhesive issue was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) sensor.The sensor prematurely detached after two days of wear and the customer was unable to obtain readings and monitor glucose levels.As a result, customer experienced "profuse sweating", "shaking", "apathy", and was unable to self-treat, requiring third-party treatment of "water and sugar" by a non-healthcare professional.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

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 in section h4 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 adhesive issue was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) sensor.The sensor prematurely detached after two days of wear and the customer was unable to obtain readings and monitor glucose levels.As a result, customer experienced "profuse sweating", "shaking", "apathy", and was unable to self-treat, requiring third-party treatment of "water and sugar" by a non-healthcare professional.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.Extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history review) for libre sensor kits were reviewed and the dhrs showed the 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.

• 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: 17379165
• MDR Text Key: 319612307
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-31837
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• 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: 09/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2023
• 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