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Consumer reported complaint of e-3 error: used test strip, test strip outside of vial too long, sample on top of test strip.Wife is calling on behalf of the customer.The e-3 error message occurred when the blood sample was absorbed.Customer's wife explained they were placing the strip in the meter, applying the blood and then pushing the strip all the way in.The customer's expected blood glucose test result range was undisclosed.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, the customer reported feeling weak and tired.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, a blood test was performed by the customer non-fasting and produced test result of 486 mg/dl using truetrack meter.The product is not stored according to specification and is stored in the bathroom.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 12/14/2018 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2017.The meter memory was not reviewed for previous test result history.Wife calling for customer who is (b)(6) and was hospitalized last week for respiratory problems and diagnosed with copd.Advised customer's wife to call doctor or take husband to er because he is feeling weak and tired and it may not be related to his hospitalization since his bgr on the call was 486 mg/dl.
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