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

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This is an initial final report. this issue does not meet reportability criteria; however, it is being reported to the fda as the complaint was received via user report.If the product is returned, a physical investigation will be performed and a follow-up report submitted.The date the incident occurred is unknown.The date entered is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.The device manufacturing date is unknown.The date entered is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.Two different devices, freestyle libre 14 day and freestyle libre 2, were reported under mw5104622.This report covers the freestyle libre 2 device.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

Abbott diabetes care received a medwatch report which reported the following information: a customer reported an issue with the freestyle libre sensor (14 day) and freestyle libre 2 sensor packaging, stating that due to the similarity between the device packaging, pharmacies have mistakenly dispensed the incorrect product.The customer additionally stated that some healthcare professionals are not aware the two devices are not interchangeable, and suggested a packaging or product name change.There was no report of adverse event or third-party intervention required due to the reported issue.Based on the information provided, there was no report of serious 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: audra fuentes ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5107495297
• MDR Report Key: 12866961
• MDR Text Key: 281192739
• Report Number: 2954323-2021-93449
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193371
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/24/2021
• 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?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/01/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1