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The customer reported issues with blood glucose strips not reading correctly; according to the facility the device "would sometimes lag and not get out of control mode" which would cause a delay in getting a reading and would at times "shut off after being turned on." medline received 2 samples, tested the meter using control blood glucose test strips and harmony glucose control solutions following the instructions for use, and completed four tests, two tests for each control solution.The complaint was not confirmed; during testing one of the meters turned on/off as normal, no warning or other error signs were displayed, and control solution readings were within range, while the other sample was visibly damaged as if it had been dropped and the middle of the screen would not display making it impossible to test and record readings.Investigation results were customer caused, the cause code was updated to reflect misuse/mishandling, and there are currently no known trends for this product lot and issue.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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