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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem Hyperglycemia (1905)

Event Date 08/31/2023

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 and freestyle libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre sensor and 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

A bent sensor tip was reported with the adc device, and the customer was, therefore, unable to apply the device and monitor glucose levels.As a result, the customer experienced feeling lightheadedness and self-presented at the hospital.A reading of 400 mg/ dl was obtained on an hcp meter.The hcp provided an unspecified treatment to stabilize the glucose, and was observed for a few hours.No further treatment was reported.There was no report of death or permanent injury 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: 17822584
• MDR Text Key: 324319399
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-42506
• 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
• Report Date: 09/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 95 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Black Or African American