| Model Number |
METER, AIR TVH TMX NFRSMG/DL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Power Up (1476)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Dizziness (2194)
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| Date of Event |
08/17/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Adverse event report is being submitted due to symptoms related to diabetes: dizziness and contacting doctor.Test strips were not returned for evaluation.Meter was returned.Evaluation in process.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 07-sept-2021 to ensure the customer was no longer experiencing symptoms and to ensure the customer¿s initial concern was resolved - able to establish contact with customer.Customer states they are feeling well and replacement products resolved customer¿s initial issue.Unable to confirm if contact with doctor was related to diabetes.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for dead meter.Customer stated the battery had been changed (b)(6) 2021.The customer is using the correct battery in the correct orientation for the meter.During the call, the true metrix air meter did not power on using the power button or when a test strip was inserted.The product is stored according to specification in the bedroom.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 03/25/2022 and open vial date is less than 4 months (exact date was not disclosed).Customer stated that she had tested and obtained a result of 40mg/dl fasting and when she attempted to test again later the true metrix air meter did not power on.At the time of the call the customer reported feeling dizzy and stated she was going to contact her doctor.Customer doctor called while attempted to trouble shoot.Customer did not state why the doctor was calling or if it was related to symptom.Customer disconnected.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 11-oct-2021: h3: was the device evaluated by the manufacturer.H6: updated fda¿s type, findings and conclusions codes.H10: test strips were not returned for evaluation.Meter was returned for evaluation.Product testing was performed and no defect found.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-025: strip inserted backwards or upside-down.
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