Model Number 71992-01 |
Device Problems
Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)
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Patient Problems
Hypoglycemia (1912); Loss of consciousness (2418)
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Event Date 04/11/2024 |
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, software/data corruption, 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.All vital functions are monitored by the system and, when necessary, function is suspended to safeguard against inaccurate results.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 it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre reader were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre reader passed all tests prior to release.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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A "replace sensor" error message was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) device and the customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result, that morning the customer experienced "gemmings" and loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring treatment of glucagon injection (dose unknown) and food by a non-healthcare professional.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.
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Event Description
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A "replace sensor" error message was reported with the abbott diabetes care (adc) device and the customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result, that morning the customer experienced "gemmings" and loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring treatment of glucagon injection (dose unknown) and food by a non-healthcare professional.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Repeated attempts by adc to retrieve the product were unsuccessful and/or the customer discarded the product.The most probable root causes associated with this failure mode are disconnected, faulty or damaged components, software/data corruption, 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.All vital functions are monitored by the system and, when necessary, function is suspended to safeguard against inaccurate results.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.At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre reader were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre reader passed all tests prior to release.The dhrs (device history review) 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.This serves as a correction report.Section h4 (device mfg date) was incorrectly documented in the previous report.This correction has been made.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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