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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problems Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Tachycardia (2095); Shaking/Tremors (2515)

Event Date 04/06/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

An error message was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) device.The customer received unspecified sensor error message and was unable to obtain glucose readings.The customer experienced symptoms of shaking hands and heart palpitations.The customer was unable to treat themselves due to symptoms and received an unspecified sweet drink from a non-healthcare professional (customer's husband).There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested back for an investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.The device manufacturing date is unknown.The date entered in section h4 is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 fs libre sensor and fs libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the fs libre sensor and sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.Sensor (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.The sensor plug is properly seated and no physical damage was observed on the sensor patch.Extracted data from the returned sensor using approved software.The sensor was found to be in sensor state 5 (indicating normal termination).Visual inspection has been performed on the sensor plug assembly, no failure modes were observed.Sim vivo testing (simulation of the electrical signal produced by the sensor tail) and poise voltage testing were performed and all results were within specification.No malfunction or product deficiency was identified.Therefore, the issue is not confirmed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

An error message was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) device.The customer received unspecified sensor error message and was unable to obtain glucose readings.The customer experienced symptoms of shaking hands and heart palpitations.The customer was unable to treat themselves due to symptoms and received an unspecified sweet drink from a non-healthcare professional (customer's husband).There was no report of death or permanent impairment 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 94502 7001
• Manufacturer Contact: audra fuentes ; 1360 south loop road; alameda 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 19160726
• MDR Text Key: 340789788
• Report Number: 2954323-2024-13748
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05021791002504
• UDI-Public: (01)05021791002504(17)2025-05-31(10)KTP008139(91)71990-01
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/14/2024

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?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/22/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2023
• 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