Model Number STRIP, TMX WGN 25CT24/CS MG/DL #383237 |
Device Problem
Image Display Error/Artifact (1304)
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Patient Problems
Fever (1858); Headache (1880); Dizziness (2194); Numbness (2415)
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Event Date 07/25/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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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.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in several follow-up calls to ensure the customer's condition had improved and that the initial concern is resolved - unable to establish contact with customer at this time.
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Event Description
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Consumer called for assistance with performing a blood test.The customer stated he wanted to check his blood sugar as last night he had a fever and headache, and that morning he had felt dizzy and had numbness in his right side.Customer stated he was feeling better at the time of the call.The product is stored according to specification (location undisclosed).The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 06/30/2023 and open vial date is 07/25/2022.During the call, blood tests were performed by the customer and produced error messages e-2, e-0 and e-2.Customer was having difficulty with getting a blood sample.Manufacturer was going to contact customer at a later time to attempt to perform another blood test.When contacted by manufacturer later the same day, customer reported he was currently seeking medical intervention.Customer stated he was feeling dizzy and was not able to obtain a blood glucose test result and so he had gone to the hospital.Customer was still at the hospital at the time of the call and stated that they were checking his blood glucose.Customer requested manufacturer contact him at a later date.No further information was able to be obtained.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 13-sep-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-062: user had poor technique.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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