| Model Number |
STRIP, TRUE METRIX PRO50CT MG/DL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Low Test Results (2458)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Meter and 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:(b)(6): using incorrect test strip.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 15-feb-2024 to ensure the replacement products resolved the initial concern - able to establish contact with customer who stated replacement products resolved initial concern.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for low blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with test results from results obtained of 50 and 60 mg/dl.The customer¿s expected fasting blood glucose test result is 130 mg/dl.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results.During the call, a back to back blood test was not performed by the customer.The product is stored according to specification in a hall closet.The test strip lot manufacturer¿s expiration date is 11/22/2024 and test strips were opened 2 weeks prior to call.The customer is using the true metrix pro meter/strips (multi-patient use); replacement true metrix system was sent to customer.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history (only 3 results provided): result 1: 50 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2024 time: 9:25 am fasting.Result 2: 50 mg/dl date:(b)(6) 2024 time: 9:24 am fasting.Result 3: 60 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2024 time: pm fasting.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Sections with additional information as of 12-mar-2024: meter and test strips were returned for evaluation.Product testing was performed and no defect was found on returned meter and test strips.Most likely underlying root cause updated from mlc-069: using incorrect test strip to mlc-058: user had an inaccurate reference: self: the person is using themselves as the reference or how they feel at the time they run the blood test.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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