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

Model Number 71953-01

Device Problem Self-Activation or Keying (1557)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Dizziness (2194); Diaphoresis (2452)

Event Date 09/29/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A power issue was reported with the adc device.The meter cycled without pressing any buttons and customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result customer experienced symptoms described as "dizzy, sweats and fall.Customer was treated with "sugar drink" by healthcare professional.Customer did not report any treatment for the fall, stated "healing of leg".No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product has been requested back for an investigation.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 review) for the freestyle libre reader were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freestyle libre reader 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reader (b)(6) has been returned and investigated.Visual inspection has been performed on the reader and no issues were observed.Built-in reader test was performed and all results were within specification.All functions were cycling normally.Therefore, the issue is not confirmed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

A power issue was reported with the adc device.The meter cycled without pressing any buttons and customer was unable to obtain readings.As a result customer experienced symptoms described as "dizzy, sweats and fall.Customer was treated with "sugar drink" by healthcare professional.Customer did not report any treatment for the fall, stated "healing of leg".No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent injury 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: 17953393
• MDR Text Key: 325896868
• Report Number: 2954323-2023-46237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• 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: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71953-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2022
• 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