Model Number 72081-01 |
Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
Bruise/Contusion (1754)
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Event Date 12/17/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The most probable root causes associated with this failure mode are disconnected, faulty or damaged components or misuse.However, mitigations are in place to reduce and prevent such issues.All vital manufacturing steps are validated, monitored, and verified during manufacturing to ensure the system is in conformance with the verified design.Labeling is provided to instruct the user on the intended use of all vital parts of the system to minimize misuse.All complaints and complaint trends are investigated to determine if there is a product defect/ deficiency.If a product defect/ deficiency is identified, a risk evaluation is completed and compared to the risk management report, to ensure the risk profile has not changed.Additionally, as a part of abbott¿s post-market surveillance process, all risk evaluations with associated complaint data are reviewed annually to determine if the risk profiles have changed as compared to the product risk management reports.These monitoring processes ensure that all product risk profiles remain acceptable and have a positive benefit/ risk ratio.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported the filament of the adc device remained in the customer's skin.The customer experienced bruising at the sensor site and was seen by the healthcare professional, who used an x-ray, local anesthesia, cold and warm compress, and the tip of the needle was surgically removed with a scalpel.No medication was provided.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.
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Event Description
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It was reported the filament of the adc device remained in the customer's skin.The customer experienced bruising at the sensor site and was seen by the healthcare professional, who used an x-ray, local anesthesia, cold and warm compress, and the tip of the needle was surgically removed with a scalpel.No medication was provided.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.Visual inspection was performed on sensor patch and sensor tail and no issues were observed.Severed sensor tail was not observed.No malfunction or product deficiency was identified.Therefore, the issue is not confirmed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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