MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY; FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 71940-01

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Hot Flashes/Flushes (2153); Diaphoresis (2452); Shaking/Tremors (2515)

Event Date 06/20/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history review) for the libre sensor kit was reviewed and the dhrs showed the libre sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.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

A customer reported a delivery issue with a replacement adc device sensor.The customer had initially reported that the adc device detached prematurely during wearing the sensor.A replacement device was issued.However, the customer called back to report that the replacement order was not received and they were unable to monitor their blood glucose.As a result, the customer experienced tremors, sweating, and heat, and was treated with fruit juice by a third party.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE 14 DAY
• 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: 14863650
• MDR Text Key: 295021453
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-21730
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PZE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: P160030
• 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: 06/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 71940-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/11/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention