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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Low Readings (2460)

Patient Problems Hyperglycemia (1905); Weakness (2145); Confusion/ Disorientation (2553)

Event Date 08/16/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.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.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

The customer's husband reported a low reading issue with the adc freestyle libre 2 sensor.The husband reported that on the morning of (b)(6) 2020, the customer was disoriented, weak, and not fully conscious, and the husband obtained a scan reading of 10.6 mmol/l.The husband reported the customer's scan values to be 7-8 mmol/l throughout the day.In the evening, the customer was still not well and emergency health professionals were called to the customer's home.A blood glucose value of 19 mmol/l was obtained by the healthcare professionals, as compared to a sensor scan of 7 mmol/l.The customer was diagnosed with hyperglycemia and treated with insulin (dose/type unknown) by a third-party.There was no report of death or permanent injury 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 CA 94502 7001
• Manufacturer Contact: tara williamson ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5108644472
• MDR Report Key: 10547507
• MDR Text Key: 207358157
• Report Number: 2954323-2020-06327
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K193371
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/17/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/17/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Weight: 67