| Model Number |
STRIP, WALGREENS DIETKETONE 50CT #104335 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Contamination (1120); No Device Output (1435)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/23/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Ketone test strips were returned for evaluation.Evaluation in process.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 28-sep-2021 to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer who stated replacement products resolved initial concern.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for the ketone test strips.Sister is calling on behalf of the customer.Customer stated the ketone test strips are pale and not turning color.Explained to customer that the color on the pad is almost peach in color as shown on the color grid on the vial and not exactly white.Explained to customer that no color change means no ketones present.Referred customer back to her doctor to review diet expectations.Customer stated she is supposed to document her ketone amount daily.The package had not been open or damaged when received by the customer.This was the first time customer used the product out of this package.Customer stated that the test strip pads are not all white and appeared used.During the call a urine test was not performed by the customer.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.No medical attention associated with the use of the product was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 07-dec-2021: h3: was the device evaluated by the manufacturer.H6: updated fda¿s type, findings and conclusions codes.H10: ketone test strips were returned for evaluation.Product testing was performed and no defect found.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-001: user had an inaccurate reference.
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