Model Number STRIP, WGN TMX 30CT 24/CASE MG/DL |
Device Problems
Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Incomplete or Missing Packaging (2312)
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Patient Problem
Hyperglycemia (1905)
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Event Date 10/15/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint for open vial of true metrix blood glucose test strips.Customer stated when he had obtained the test strips, the test strip vial had been taped at the bottom and had no seal.Customer stated he had counted the test strips in the vial and there were only 18 test strips in a 30 count vial.The product is stored according to specification in the bedroom.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 02/28/2023 and open vial date was not disclosed.Prior to the call, the customer had performed a blood test using this vial of test strips and had obtained a blood glucose test result of 125 mg/dl fasting; customer was not concerned with the result obtained.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Test strips were not returned for evaluation - customer returned incorrect test strips.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on (b)(6) 2021 to ensure the replacement product resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer who stated replacement product resolved initial concern.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 22-dec-2021: h6: updated fda¿s type, findings and conclusions 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 within specifications.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-009: use error caused or contributed to event.
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