Model Number STRIP, KETONE 50CT |
Device Problem
Output Problem (3005)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 12/30/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Ketone test strips were not returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-20: user's test strip had poor storage.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call 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 initially reported complaint via e-mail for physical defect of ketone test strips (discolored grey / color does not match chart on vial); customer was contacted via telephone.Customer stated she was obtaining a color that was not shown on the chart.Customer is using the ketone test strips for a keto diet and not for diabetes management.Customer stated she has been on and off the keto diet for over a year now.Customer stated this was first time she used the product out of the package.Customer stated the ketone strips were tan in color when the package was first opened.The package was not opened or damaged when received by the customer.The product is not stored according to specification and is stored in the bathroom.The ketone tests strips manufacturer's expiration date is 01/31/2021; customer stated that they were purchased a couple of months ago but were not opened until (b)(6) /2019.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention was not required at an earlier time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 28-feb-2020: h6: updated fda's method, result, and conclusion codes.H10: ketone test strips were not returned for evaluation.Retention testing was performed using test strips from the same lot.Retention strip lot tested and passed.
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