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

Model Number 71953-01

Device Problem Premature Discharge of Battery (1057)

Patient Problems Fatigue (1849); Hypoglycemia (1912); Diaphoresis (2452); Shaking/Tremors (2515)

Event Date 10/31/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A battery/power issue was reported with the adc device.The customer was unable to obtain readings due to a fast draining battery.As a result, the customer experienced asthenia, tremors and sweating.The customer was unable to self-treat and required treatment of jam, water with grenadine, and bread from a non-healthcare professional.No further treatment was required.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer¿s product has been requested for 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.Dhrs for the libre reader was reviewed and the dhrs showed the libre reader passed all tests prior to release.If the product is returned, a physical investigation will be performed and a follow-up report submitted.The exact date of event is unknown.The date entered in section b3 is based on the customer report of "end of october".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: 18218738
• MDR Text Key: 329143827
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-51725
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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: 11/28/2023

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 Model Number: 71953-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2022
• 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