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

Model Number 71938-01

Device Problems Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

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

Event Date 08/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A customer reported a sensor error message with the adc device.The customer was therefore unable to obtain sensor readings and became sweaty and hot, requiring treatment of sugar by a third-party.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

At this time, product has not yet been returned.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint, and it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The dhrs (device history record) for the libre sensor and libre sensor kit were reviewed, and the dhrs showed the libre sensor and 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.

• Brand Name: LIBRE FREESTYLE
• 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: 15677590
• MDR Text Key: 302469178
• Report Number: 2954323-2022-39582
• 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: 10/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2022
• 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: 71938-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 71938-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2022
• 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