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

Model Number 71938-01

Device Problem No Audible Alarm (1019)

Patient Problems Hypoglycemia (1912); Weakness (2145); Sweating (2444)

Event Date 04/12/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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 specifications.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.

Event Description

A customer reported a hypoglycemic event was not aware the adc freestyle libre reader did not have a "hypoglycemia alarm." on (b)(6) 2020, the customer was in the garden and experienced powerlessness, weakness, and sweating and was unable to treat themselves.The customer¿s husband, who is a physician, treated her with apple juice for the diagnosis of hypoglycemia.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: tara williamson ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5108644472
• MDR Report Key: 9979156
• MDR Text Key: 188294470
• Report Number: 2954323-2020-02813
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PZE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P160030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/20/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/20/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 71938-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 71938-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Weight: 86