Model Number STRIP, TRUE METRIX MEDIMEDI 50CT MG/DL |
Device Problem
Image Display Error/Artifact (1304)
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Patient Problem
Fall (1848)
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Event Date 09/22/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 initial concern is resolved - unable to establish contact with customer at this time.
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Event Description
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Consumer reported complaint for error message (e-5).The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Customer stated that on the day prior to the call ((b)(6) 2022) he had been unable to check his blood glucose as he had only been able to obtain e-5.Customer stated he had taken 5 units of humalog.Customer stated he had not been able to walk and had fallen; customer stated he had been on the floor for over an hour.No further details were provided.The product is stored according to specification.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 02/26/2024 and open vial date was not provided.Customer had another vial of the same lot number of test strips.During the call, a blood test was performed by the customer non-fasting and produced test result of 354 mg/dl using true metrix meter; customer was satisfied with the result obtained and stated that he had just eaten 25 minutes prior.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 11-nov-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 tested within specifications.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-062: user had poor technique.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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