| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hypoglycemia (1912); Nausea (1970); Sweating (2444)
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| Date of Event |
06/21/2017
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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 # (b)(4).Product not yet returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause of malfunction: mlc-20 user's test strip had poor storage.(kitchen).Test strip udi# (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer (several attempts) in a follow-up call in order to ensure the customer's condition since the initial call - unable to establish contact with the customer at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for high and erratic blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with tests results from results obtained of 265 and 362 mg/dl.Customer states that the readings are higher but her main concern is due to erratic readings back to back as she does not know how much insulin to administer with the readings the meter is giving her.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 - 200 mg/dl.At the time of the call on (b)(6) 2017, the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.The customer stated that on (b)(6) 2017 the meter read 125 mg/dl she had felt nauseous, was sweaty, was pale, and was in and out of consciousness.Customer stated she drank orange juice at the time.Customer stated she works at a hospital and her co-workers took her to the emergency room.Customer stated the lab result at the hospital was 40 mg/dl after the orange juice.Customer stated she was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and was given d50 and two bags of fluid via iv.Customer stated she was discharged on the same day ((b)(6) 2017) and that she was in the hospital for about six hours.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, a back to back blood test was performed by the customer fasting and produced test results of 300 mg/dl using truemetrix air meter and 294 mg/dl using truemetrix air meter.The product is not stored according to specification and is stored in the kitchen.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 04/30/2018 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2017.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: the 265mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 04:27 pm fasting:yes, the 362mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 04:26 pm fasting:yes, the 288mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 02:18 pm fasting:yes, the 177mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 10:40 am fasting:yes, the 302mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 08:03 am fasting:yes.Memory concerns:265mg/dl and 362mg/dl back to back fasting.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report # (b)(4).Returned meter and returned test strips evaluated with no defects found.Most likely underlying root cause of malfunction: mlc-20 user's test strip had poor storage(kitchen).Test strip udi# (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer (several attempts) in a follow-up call in order to ensure the customer's condition since the initial call - unable to establish contact with the customer at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for high and erratic blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with tests results from results obtained of 265 and 362 mg/dl.Customer states that the readings are higher but her main concern is due to erratic readings back to back as she does not know how much insulin to administer with the readings the meter is giving her.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 - 200 mg/dl.At the time of the call on (b)(6) 2017, the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.The customer stated that on (b)(6) 2017 the meter read 125 mg/dl she had felt nauseous, was sweaty, was pale, and was in and out of consciousness.Customer stated she drank orange juice at the time.Customer stated she works at a hospital and her co-workers took her to the emergency room.Customer stated the lab result at the hospital was 40 mg/dl after the orange juice.Customer stated she was diagnosed with hypoglycemia and was given d50 and two bags of fluid via iv.Customer stated she was discharged on the same day (b)(6) 2017 and that she was in the hospital for about six hours.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, a back to back blood test was performed by the customer fasting and produced test results of 300 mg/dl using truemetrix air meter and 294 mg/dl using truemetrix air meter.The product is not stored according to specification and is stored in the kitchen.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 04/30/2018 and open vial date is 06/19/2017.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: 265mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 04:27 pm fasting: yes; 362mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 04:26 pm fasting: yes; 288mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 02:18 pm fasting: yes; 177mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 10:40 am fasting: yes; 302mg/dl (b)(6) 2017 08:03 am fasting: yes.Memory concerns:265mg/dl and 362mg/dl back to back fasting.
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