Model Number STRIP, CVS TMX 30CT24/CASE MG/DL |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/11/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint for erratic, high and low blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with test results from back-to-back test results of 76, 131 and 99 mg/dl and 87 and 110 mg/dl.The customer¿s expected am fasting blood glucose test result is <100 mg/dl.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results.During the call, a back-to-back blood test was not performed by the customer.The product is stored according to specification in the bedroom.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 01/31/2025 and open vial date is 03/03/2024.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: result 1: 76 mg/dl; date: (b)(6); time: 8:04 am; fasting.Result 2: 131 mg/dl; date: (b)(6);time: 8:02 am fasting.Result 3: 99 mg/dl; date: (b)(6); time: 7:58 am fasting.Result 4: 87 mg/dl ; date: (b)(6); time: 7:21 am fasting.Result 5: 110 mg/dl; date: (b)(6); time: 7:19 am fasting.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).Meter and test strips were not returned for evaluation.Retention testing was performed using test strips from the same lot.Retention strip lot passed within specifications.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-062: user had poor technique.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 01-apr-2024 to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer who stated replacement products resolved initial concern.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 06-may-2024: test strips were not returned for evaluation - customer returned empty test strip vial.Meter was returned for evaluation.Product testing was performed and no defect found on returned meter.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-062: user had poor technique.
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