| Model Number |
TRUEMETRIX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results (2456)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/03/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product not yet returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause of malfunction: user had an inaccurate reference.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for erratic blood glucose test results.The customer called initially for an e-3 error message but when customer obtained a result of 397 mg/dl from blood test done during call, she stated that it was too high compared to the result of 144 mg/dl she received 20 mins ago that was also fasting.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 - 150 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 on (b)(6) 2016, a blood test was performed by the customer fasting and produced test result of 397 mg/dl using truemetrix meter.The product is stored according to specification.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 12/31/2017 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2016.The customer stated she is on insulin.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (b)(6).Memory concerns: 397 273 200 162mg/dl.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Returned meter and returned test strips evaluated with no defects found.Most likely underlying root cause of malfunction: user had an inaccurate reference.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for erratic blood glucose test results.The customer called initially for an e-3 error message but when customer obtained a result of 397 mg/dl from blood test done during call, she stated that it was too high compared to the result of 144 mg/dl she received 20 mins ago that was also fasting.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 - 150 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 on (b)(6) 2016, a blood test was performed by the customer fasting and produced test result of 397 mg/dl using truemetrix meter.The product is stored according to specification.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 12/31/2017 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2016.The customer stated she is on insulin.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: 397mg/dl (b)(6) 2016 09:20 am fasting: yes; 144mg/dl (b)(6) 2016 09:24 am fasting: yes; 273mg/dl (b)(6) 2016 05:00 pm fasting: yes; 200mg/dl (b)(6) 2016 09:00 am fasting: yes; 162mg/dl (b)(6) 2016 03:00 pm fasting: yes.Memory concerns: 397 273 200 162mg/dl.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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