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

Model Number 71953-01

Device Problem Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)

Patient Problems Hyperglycemia (1905); Loss of consciousness (2418)

Event Date 08/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

A customer reported that they were not able to use their abbott diabetes care (adc) device because the screen is "always black and it does not work even if they charge it".The customer further reported experiencing a loss of consciousness and was unable to self-treat.The customer went to the hospital where insulin (type/dose unknown) injections were administered for treatment.No further information was provided.There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The most probable root causes associated with this failure mode are disconnected, faulty or damaged components, software/data corruption, or misuse.However, mitigations are in place to reduce and prevent such issues.All vital manufacturing steps are validated, monitored, and verified during manufacturing to ensure the system is in conformance with the verified design.All vital functions are monitored by the system and, when necessary, function is suspended to safeguard against inaccurate results.Labeling is provided to instruct the user on the intended use of all vital parts of the system to minimize misuse.All complaints and complaint trends are investigated to determine if there is a product defect/ deficiency.If a product defect/ deficiency is identified, a risk evaluation is completed and compared to the risk management report, to ensure the risk profile has not changed.Additionally, as a part of abbott¿s post-market surveillance process, all risk evaluations with associated complaint data are reviewed annually to determine if the risk profiles have changed as compared to the product risk management reports.These monitoring processes ensure that all product risk profiles remain acceptable and have a positive benefit/ risk ratio.The product has been requested back for an investigation.At this time product has not yet been returned and a valid serial number has not been provided.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.A tripped trend review was conducted for the reported complaint and freestyle libre reader and 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.The date of event is unknown.The date entered in section b3 is the customer report of "august of last year".The device mfg 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.

• 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: 18992161
• MDR Text Key: 338808495
• Report Number: 2954323-2024-10220
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QLG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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
• Report Date: 03/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Model Number: 71953-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/08/2024
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention