Model Number STRIP, TMX HNO 50CT24/CS MG/DL |
Device Problem
Low Test Results (2458)
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Patient Problems
Hyperglycemia (1905); Muscle Weakness (1967); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Polydipsia (2604); Decreased Appetite (4569)
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Event Date 05/04/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint for low blood glucose test results.Wife is calling on behalf of the customer.The customer is concerned with test results from meter to meter comparison of 220 mg/dl fasting using true metrix meter and hi using another device; wife stated the tests had been performed approximately 15 minutes apart.The customer¿s expected am fasting blood glucose test result range is 88-110 mg/dl and expected pre-lunch/dinner fasting blood glucose test result range is 100-150 mg/dl.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.When the customer had obtained the blood glucose test result of 220 mg/dl fasting on (b)(6) 2022, wife stated he had been experiencing symptoms at the time of extreme thirst, weakness, difficulty walking and was not eating.The paramedics had been called and when they tested the customer's blood glucose using their meter the result had been hi.The customer was transported to the hospital where his blood glucose test result was over 700 mg/dl.The diagnosis was hyperglycemia and customer was treated with iv fluids and insulin.The customer was discharged and was advised to follow-up with his physician.During the call, a back to back blood test was not performed by the customer.The product is stored according to specification in the bedroom.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 06/30/2023 and open vial date is one week prior to call.The meter memory was not reviewed for previous test result history.
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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.Manufacturer contacted customer in several follow-up calls to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - unable to establish contact with customer at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 05-jul-2022: 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 passed within specifications.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-055: user had an inaccurate reference: competitor¿s meter: the end user is comparing results obtained from trividia¿s bgm system to the results from a competitor¿s bgm system.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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