MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE US INC. CONTOUR® NEXT EZ; BLOOD GLUCOSE METER

Model Number	7553
Medical Device Problem Code	Missing Test Results (3267)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer called to get assistance with her contour next ez meter.During troubleshooting, it was found that her blood glucose readings were not being stored in the memory of the meter.There was no allegation of an adverse event.The customer was advised to return the device for evaluation.A replacement meter kit was sent to the customer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The patient/family (a1) was the initial reporter (e1), so personal information was not entered.No information was captured in section a4 as the customer's weight was not provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer did not return the device for evaluation.Additionally, no in-house testing could be performed with the in-house samples as the test strips associated with the event were expired.Therefore, a device history record was reviewed for the suspected contour next ez meter with serial # (b)(6), and no manufacturing anomalies were found.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Udi related data quality updates only: sections d1 (brand name), d4 (catalog #, lot # and udi #) and g4 (510k#) have been updated.The contour® next ez meter does not have an expiration date.Therefore, no information was captured in section d4 (expiration date).The warranty period of the meter is 5 years from the date of the original purchase.

• Brand Name: CONTOUR® NEXT EZ
• Common Device Name: BLOOD GLUCOSE METER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE US INC.; 100 summit lake drive; valhalla NY 10595
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHC CORPORATION (REGISTRATION #: 3004167884); 110 oaza-inoshiri-aza-nishiuen; wakimachi; mima tokusima, 779-3 603; JA 779-3603
• Manufacturer Contact: shweta gulati ; 100 summit lake drive; valhalla, NY 10595 ; 9142361830
• MDR Report Key: 18022238
• Report Number: 1810909-2023-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 6538071
• Product Code: NBW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00301937553011
• UDI-Public: (01)00301937553011(17)260301(10)DM01R204P(21)7553-E2B6050
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K162336
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/25/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 7553
• Device Catalogue Number: 90007941
• Device Lot Number: DM01R204P
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2024; 04/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/01/2024; 04/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/20/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female