Caller reporting on libre sensors that leaves circular scars on her arms.Caller advised she started using sensors from (b)(6) 2019 and was paying (b)(6) for 2 sensors every month.She had no issues until (b)(6) of this year when she experienced irritation, itching, draining of pus, pain and discomfort.Reporter says she alerted the manufacturer and inquired if the needle or adhesive had been changed and was advised an investigation will be conducted and she was going to get a call back.She sent the malfunctioned sensors back to them in a biohazard bag per their request.She has not received a call back as at now.The manufacturer replaced the sensors.This issue has occurred 4 different times and reporter will email pictures of scarred arms from the device.She advised the reaction looks like a chemical burn that peels off skin and makes the sensor fall off.Reporter wants the fda to look into this as she likes the device but can not use it if its going to cause such horrible scarring.
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