| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Shaking/Tremors (2515)
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| Date of Event |
09/28/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product not yet returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause: (b)(4)-user's test strip had poor storage (kitchen) test strip udi# (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer on (b)(4) 2017 in a follow-up call in order to ensure the customer's condition since the initial call customer's condition had improved from the time of her having to seek medical attention on (b)(6) 2017.The customer did not currently have any diabetic symptoms.No medical intervention was needed since the last call.There were no additional blood tests performed with the truemetrix air meter.Another call back was made on (b)(4) 2017 in order to ensure that the replacement products resolved the initial concern; customer stated that the replacement product is working to their satisfaction and they have not had any medical intervention since the last call.
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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 memory of 200 and 250 mg/dl.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 120 - 150 mg/dl.At the time of the call, the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.The customer stated that on (b)(6) 2017 she had been feeling shaky and had to seek medical attention from urgent care.The urgent care diagnosis was low blood sugar.The customer's blood glucose test result when at urgent care was 50 mg/dl.The customer had performed a blood test with truemetrix air meter and obtained a result of 200 mg/dl; tests were not performed back to back.The customer was given orange juice and glucose tablets to raise her blood sugar.There were no new medications or healthcare program suggested.The customer left urgent care on (b)(6) 2017.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, a back to back blood test was performed by the customer non-fasting and produced test results of 83 mg/dl and 120 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 09/30/2018 and open vial date is (b)(6) 2017.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: result 1 : 200 mg/dl date:( b)(6) 2017 time: 9:00 pm fasting.Result 2 : 83 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2017 time: 5:00 pm fasting.Result 3 : 130 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2017 time: 2:00 pm fasting.Result 4 : 250 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2017 time: 8:00 am fasting.Result 5 : 200 mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2017 time: 10:00 pm fasting.The customer is calling because she feels that the results she is getting from the meter are reading high.The customer stated that she is not experiencing any symptoms regarding her diabetes and does not need to seek any medical attention.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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