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

Model Number 71940-01

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Itching Sensation (1943); Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 03/17/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested back for an investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.The device manufacturing date is unknown.The date entered in section h4 is the date abbott diabetes care became aware of the event.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A customer reported a skin reaction at the site of the adc device, with symptoms of pain, itching, and burning sensation.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional and was prescribed propamethone cream (steroid/antifungal/antibiotic combination).There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Repeated attempts by adc to retrieve the product were unsuccessful and/or the customer discarded the product.No product has been returned and an extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint.There was no indication that the product did not meet specification.The reported complaint is related to skin irritation or an allergic reaction to the patch adhesive of the freestyle libre sensor.Dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle libre sensor and freestyle libre sensor kit were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre sensor and freestyle libre sensor kit passed all tests prior to release.Dose audit reports were reviewed and demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the established sterilization process for libre sensor products.Environmental monitoring reports were reviewed, including bioburden and endotoxin testing, and demonstrated that all monitoring processes continue to meet adc minimum requirements for product quality.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 skin reaction at the site of the adc device, with symptoms of pain, itching, and burning sensation.The customer had contact with a healthcare professional and was prescribed propamethone cream (steroid/antifungal/antibiotic combination).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: 16739483
• MDR Text Key: 313294596
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-14605
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PZE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EG
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 71940-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2022
• 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