Device Problem
Failure to Power Up (1476)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/19/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An extended investigation has been conducted, which involved a manufacturing review (including 5 years of device history records (dhrs)), previous complaint and corrective and preventive action (capa) investigations conducted for blank screen issues, process failure mode effects analyses (pfmeas), design controls, and design failure mode effects analyses (dfmeas), risk management reports, risk evaluations, and label copy.The investigation did not identify any indication that the product did not meet specification.If the product is returned, an investigation will be performed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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Event Description
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The reporter contacted abbott diabetes care, alleging the meter will not turn on.This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting.There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned meter was investigated with retained test strips.Meter did not power on with button depression or test strip insertion.The meter was de-cased and corrosion was observed due to liquid ingress on the pcba.Although glucose results may be delayed, blood glucose could be determined by alternate means, including use of another blood glucose meter, seeing a physician (as recommended in product labeling), or by seeking treatment at a health care facility.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.Note: the device manufacturer date for the reported meter serial number is unknown.The date entered in section h4 is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.
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Event Description
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The reporter contacted abbott diabetes care, alleging the meter will not turn on.This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting.There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.
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