Model Number 98814-65 |
Device Problem
Product Quality Problem (1506)
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Patient Problems
Hypoglycemia (1912); Dizziness (2194); Sweating (2444)
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Event Date 11/07/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has been requested back for an investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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Event Description
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Customer's mother initially reported the battery contacts of the adc meter were broken.A replacement product was ordered and on (b)(6) 2020, the caregiver reported that due to a delivery issue involving the replacement product, customer was unable to test and experienced symptoms described as clammy, sweaty, dizziness, and "twirly".Customer was taken to a hospital where his blood glucose was determined to be 50 mg/dl and he was treated for hypoglycemia.Caller could not recall the specific medication but presumed it to be insulin.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No product has been returned and a valid serial number has not been provided.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.A tripped trend review was completed for the reported complaint and xceed meter, and there were no adverse trends that indicate any potential product-related issues.If the product is returned, a physical investigation will be performed and a follow-up report submitted.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.Section d4 (serial number) has been updated from (b)(6)unknown as the serial number was deemed invalid during the investigation.
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Event Description
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Customer's mother initially reported the battery contacts of the adc meter were broken.A replacement product was ordered and on (b)(6)-2020, the caregiver reported that due to a delivery issue involving the replacement product, customer was unable to test and experienced symptoms described as clammy, sweaty, dizziness, and "twirly".Customer was taken to a hospital where his blood glucose was determined to be 50 mg/dl and he was treated for hypoglycemia.Caller could not recall the specific medication but presumed it to be insulin.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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