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

Model Number 71562-01

Device Problem Product Quality Problem (1506)

Patient Problem Electric Shock (2554)

Event Date 03/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Repeated attempts by adc to retrieve the product were unsuccessful and/or the customer discarded the product.No product has been returned as of this report.Extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.Dhrs for the fs libre sensor and fs libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the fs libre sensor and sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.If the product is returned, the case will be re-opened and a physical investigation will be performed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

Customer reports that a patient was being "zapped" by their adc device.Customer further reported that the patient removed the adc device after feeling the "electric jolts".There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE PRO
• 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: 13869248
• MDR Text Key: 293848650
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-09428
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00357599715625
• UDI-Public: 00357599715625
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P150021
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2022
• Device Model Number: 71562-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 71562
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1