Model Number STRIP, TMX WGN 50CTMG/DL #348014 |
Device Problems
Low Test Results (2458); Output Problem (3005)
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Patient Problem
Fainting (1847)
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Event Date 09/25/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Meter and test strips were not returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-78: user hematocrit low.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in multiple follow-up calls to find out customer's condition and to ensure that the initial concern was resolved - unable to establish contact with customer at this time.
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Event Description
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Costumer reported complaint for error messages e-0 and e-3.Wife is calling on behalf of the customer.The product is stored according to specification in the living room.The manufacturer's expiration date is 12/30/2021 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2020.During the call, a blood test was performed by the customer and produced e-0 using true metrix meter; another blood test was performed and result obtained was 28 mg/dl (undisclosed if fasting/non-fasting).Wife stated that she believed the customer's blood glucose is low.Wife stated that customer's eyes were rolling back; wife was instructed to call 911/customer's doctor.No further information was able to be obtained.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 06-dec-2020: h6: updated fda's method, result, and conclusion codes.H10: meter was not returned for evaluation.Test strips were not returned for evaluation.Retention testing was performed using test strips from the same lot.Retention strip lot tested and passed.Most likely underlying root cause updated from "mlc-78: user hematocrit low¿ to "mlc-062 user had poor technique".
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