Model Number STRIP, CVS KETONE 50CT |
Device Problem
No Device Output (1435)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/21/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint of negative/no change trace results for the trueplus ketone test strips.Customer stated that the ketone test strips do not change color, they show negative and medium gray more than 15 seconds after he applies the urine.Customer stated that 3 or 4 weeks ago he was in ketosis (he wasn't having diabetic symptoms) and that he felt a lot of energy, but the ketone test strips didn't change color, they showed negative and more than 15 seconds later it change medium gray.The package had not been open or damaged when received by the customer.The product is not stored according to specification (bathroom).The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 09/25/2023.Customer opened the ketone test strips 7 months ago (expired) and he has been using the product since then for his diet.At the time of the call the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention related to the use of the product was not reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Ketone test strips were not returned for evaluation.Retention testing was performed using test strips from the same lot.Retention strip lot tested within specifications.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-006: passed open expiration date.Note 1: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 03-aug-2023 to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer who stated he had not yet received the replacement products.Note 2: manufacturer contacted customer in follow-up call to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - unable to establish contact with customer at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 18-sep-2023: d9: device available for evaluation.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer.H6: updated fda¿s type, findings and conclusions codes.H10: ketone test strips were returned for evaluation.Product testing was performed and no defect found on returned ketone test strips.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-006: passed open expiration date.
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