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); Numbness (2415)

Event Date 08/12/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested back for an investigation.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.The device history records (dhrs) for the freestyle libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre 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

An adhesive issue was reported with the adc sensor.The sensor prematurely detached and the customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result, customer experienced symptoms described as "numb lip".Customer was unable to self-treat and was treated with intravenous glucose by a healthcare professional.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Event Description

An adhesive issue was reported with the adc sensor.The sensor prematurely detached and the customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result, customer experienced symptoms described as "numb lip".Customer was unable to self-treat and was treated with intravenous glucose by a healthcare professional.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.No physical damage was observed on the returned sensor patch and no issues were observed with the returned sensor adhesive.No malfunction or product deficiency has been identified.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: 17602883
• MDR Text Key: 321732515
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-37091
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• 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: 09/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/23/2023
• 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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2023
• 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