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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Unspecified Infection (1930); Skin Inflammation (2443)

Event Date 08/17/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint.There was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The reported complaint is related to skin irritation or an allergic reaction to the patch adhesive of the freestyle libre sensor.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 freestyle libre sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.Dose audit reports were reviewed and demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the established sterilization process for libre sensor products.Environmental monitoring reports were reviewed, including bioburden and endotoxin testing, and demonstrated that all monitoring processes continue to meet adc minimum requirements for product quality.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

Customer's caregiver reported the customer experienced a skin reaction while wearing an adc freestyle libre sensor and experienced symptoms described as redness, infection, irritation, and "bad odor".Customer had contact with a healthcare professional and was prescribed terramycin antibiotic and ibuprofen.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Event Description

Customer's caregiver reported the customer experienced a skin reaction while wearing an adc freestyle libre sensor and experienced symptoms described as redness, infection, irritation, and "bad odor".Customer had contact with a healthcare professional and was prescribed terramycin antibiotic and ibuprofen.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sensor (b)(6) was returned and investigated.No physical damage was observed on the sensor patch, and no issue were observed with the returned adhesive.The sharp was not returned.No malfunction or product deficiency was identified.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.Section g1: (contact office first name, contact office last name, contact office phone number and contact office email) have been updated from (b)(4).

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 10824285
• MDR Text Key: 215888968
• Report Number: 2954323-2020-10442
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/25/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 9 YR
• Patient Weight: 30