MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORP. NOVA STATSTRIP GLUCOSE HOSPITAL METER SYSTEM; GLUCOSE TEST SYSTEM

Model Number GLU TEST STRIP

Device Problem Failure to Sense (1559)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 10/18/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Nova biomedical (nova) was made aware of a potential issue regarding analysis of glucose results during the treatment of a patient while using an unidentified nova statstrip glucose meter.The user indicated the meter was asking for a sample to be applied to the disposable test strip of lot 0319098249, but it did not recognize when the sample was applied.The meter recognized the strips when inserted but did not analyze the sample when applied.This was repeated with another test strip of the same lot which resulted in the same error.Because of this, results could not be obtained and no patient harm or adverse treatment due to the lack of results was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

There is currently a pending investigation.Nova is requesting additional information, and further details will be provided in a supplemental report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).No product was returned to nova biomedical for investigation.No manufacturer retains of the test strip lot 0319098249 were available for testing due to the age of the consumable which was already expired at the time nova biomedical was made aware of the alleged malfunction.The similar lot 0320153249 was tested in place of the reported lot as this was one of the oldest lots still viable for use.The alternate test strips were tested using five retained meters during analysis of multiple samples.During this usage, the reported error was not seen with the retained strips and could not be reproduced as all used test strips and meters were able to produce accurate results after applying the sample.Device history record (dhr) reviews were performed for the test strips being used at the time of the event by a quality control investigator.The reviews included an assessment of the production, testing, and release of the meter and test strips.No abnormalities or concerns were noted, and the dhr indicated the released product met all specifications.The conclusion of the investigation is the reported customer complaint could not be reproduced after testing retains of similar aged test strips.A conclusive root cause was unable to be identified, and nova will continue to monitor for recurrence of similar events.

• Brand Name: NOVA STATSTRIP GLUCOSE HOSPITAL METER SYSTEM
• Type of Device: GLUCOSE TEST SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORP.; 200 prospect st; waltham MA 02454 1941
• Manufacturer (Section G): NOVA BIOMEDICAL CORP.; 200 prospect st; waltham MA 02454 1941
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha cox ; 200 prospect st; waltham, MA 02454-1941 ; 7816473700
• MDR Report Key: 14077580
• MDR Text Key: 289102881
• Report Number: 1219029-2022-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CGA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10385480422144
• UDI-Public: 10385480422144
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K063821
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/08/2021
• Device Model Number: GLU TEST STRIP
• Device Catalogue Number: 42214
• Device Lot Number: 0319098249
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1