MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC. FREESTYLE FLASH; BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Catalog Number 70805-70

Device Problem Failure to Power Up (1476)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/05/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Unless further information is obtained, this issue is considered closed.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.

Event Description

The reporter contacted abbott diabetes care, alleging the meter will not turn on.This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting.There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned meter was investigated with retained test strips.Meter powered on with button depression and test strip insertion.No new issues were observed.Blank screen was not observed.The complaint was not confirmed.

• Brand Name: FREESTYLE FLASH
• Type of Device: BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC.; 1360 south loop road; alameda CA 94502 7001
• Manufacturer Contact: meg manager ; 1360 south loop road; alameda, CA 94502-7001 ; 5108644391
• MDR Report Key: 5323605
• MDR Text Key: 34327116
• Report Number: 2954323-2015-02238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LFR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K000582
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/15/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 70805-70
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/28/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/23/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 86