| Model Number |
STRIP, TMX WGN 25CT24/CS MG/DL #383237 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hypoglycemia (1912); Shaking/Tremors (2515)
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| Date of Event |
06/24/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Test strips were not returned for evaluation.Retention testing was performed using test strips from the same lot.Retention strip lot passed within specifications.Meter was returned- reported defect not reproduced on returned meter.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.Note: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call 11-jul-2024 to ensure the customer¿s initial concern was resolved- the customer stated that she is satisfied with replacement.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for high blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with test results from meter to meter comparison of 140 mg/dl fasting using true metrix meter and 50 mg/dl fasting using another device.The customer does not know her expected blood glucose test result range.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Customer stated that yesterday she had taken her insulin after obtaining a result of 412 mg/dl fasting.Customer stated she tested again at 11:29am and obtained 253 mg/dl fasting and again at 12:18pm and obtained 140 mg/dl fasting, customer stated she had not been feeling well, she had been feeling shaky.Customer stated she called metro health and spoke to a nurse practitioner who advised her to call 911 and take her insulin.When paramedics came about < 10 minutes later and tested her blood glucose it was 50mg/dl still fasting; customer did not disclose if she had taken the insulin as advised.Customer was taken to the hospital.Customer did not recall her blood glucose test result when at the hospital.The diagnosis was low blood sugar.No medical treatment was given other than a sandwich at the hospital.Customer was then discharged.Customer stated she would follow-up with her doctor.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 08/29/2025 and open vial date is one month.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: result 1: 262mg/dl date: 6/25 time: 3:53pm fasting result 2: 398 mg/dl date:6/25 time: 10:15am fasting result 3: 140 mg/dl date: 6/24 time: 12:18pm fasting result 4:253 mg/dl date :6/24 time: 11:29am non-fasting result 5:412 mg/dl date: 6/24 time: 10:16am fasting.
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