Model Number STRIP, RITE AID KT 50CT |
Device Problem
High Test Results (2457)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/14/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Products were returned and pending qc evaluation.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 12-aug-2020 to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer and stated replacement product resolved initial concern.
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint for high ketone results.Customer purchased the trueplus ketone strips in (b)(6) 2020.The package had not been open or damaged when received.The product is stored according to specification in the hallway/linen closet.The manufacturer's expiration date is 01/31/2021 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2020.At the time of the call the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.Customer had tested on (b)(6) 2020 and the result was light purple (moderate-high).Customer stated she had not been feeling her best and had thought her blood glucose was elevated.Customer stated she called her endocrinologist on tuesday, (b)(6) 2020 and was told to observe herself and go to the hospital if the ketone test strips continued to show moderate-high.Customer stated she went to the hospital on (b)(6) 2020, was tested for ketones and test came back negative at the hospital.Customer stated her blood glucose test result at the hospital was 190 mg/dl non-fasting with no symptoms.Customer stated she came home, performed a test with the trueplus ketone test strips and the result was moderate-high.Customer was using the proper testing techniques.At the time of the call the customer declined to perform a urine test.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 11-sep-2020: h6: updated fda's method, result, and conclusion codes.H10: ketone test strips were returned for evaluation; no defect was detected.H10: most likely underlying root cause: mlc-001: user had an inaccurate reference.Corrected sections as of 11-sep-2020: h1: type of reportable event corrected from "malfunction" to "serious injury".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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