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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Product Quality Problem (1506)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 02/01/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

An issue was reported with an abbott diabetes care (adc) device.The customer reported that the "needle was broken" and customer could not use device to monitor glucose.As a result, the customer experienced a loss of consciousness and self-treated with chocolates.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 reported product is not expected to be returned as reporter indicated the device was discarded.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.A tripped trend review was conducted for the reported complaint and fs libre and no trends were identified that would indicate any product related issues.The exact date that the incident occurred is unknown.The date entered in section b3 is based on the customer report of "february".The device mfg date is unknown.The date entered in section h4 is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.In the event that unanticipated product is received, a physical investigation will be performed per adc's established processes and procedures and a follow-up report will be submitted upon completion of investigation.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: 19051484
• MDR Text Key: 339492671
• Report Number: 2954323-2024-11634
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• 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: 04/05/2024

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: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2024
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other