MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC FREESTYLE LIBRE 2; FLASH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 71992-01

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 04/25/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested for investigation.A follow-up report will be filed 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 webform complaint was received in which a bent sensor tip was reported with the adc device and customer was therefore unable to apply the device and monitor glucose levels.As a result, the customer experienced hypoglycemia and a loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring administration of unspecified treatment by a hcp while being transported by an ambulance.No further treatment was indicated.There was no report of death or permanent impairment 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 a valid serial number has not been provided.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.Clinical data was reviewed and confirmed that libre sensors continue to be safe, effective, and perform as intended in the field.A tripped trend review was conducted for the reported complaint and fs libre sensors, no trends were identified that would indicate any product related issues.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 webform complaint was received in which a bent sensor tip was reported with the adc device and customer was therefore unable to apply the device and monitor glucose levels.As a result, the customer experienced hypoglycemia and a loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat, requiring administration of unspecified treatment by a hcp while being transported by an ambulance.No further treatment was indicated.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE LIBRE 2
• 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: 16937428
• MDR Text Key: 315263919
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-19154
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K193371
• 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: 05/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71992-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2023
• 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