| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Dizziness (2194); Sweating (2444)
|
| Date of Event |
12/07/2017
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Malfunction
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
(b)(4).Product not returned for evaluation.No replacement product needed at this time.Product is working as designed.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-18- user has high glucose value test strip udi# (b)(4).Unable to contact the customer via telephone at call backs on (b)(6) 2017.At call back on (b)(6) 2017, the customer's condition had not improved and she reported symptoms of numbness and pressure around her head.Customer stated she was going to seek medical attention and would follow-up once released.The customer also reported medical intervention since the initial call.Customer stated that she had gone to the hospital on (b)(6) 2017.The customer's blood glucose result when at the hospital was 703 mg/dl.The hospital diagnosis had been hyperglycemia and the customer was given insulin.The customer left the hospital on (b)(6) 2017 and a new medication had been suggested by a healthcare professional - janucet.Customer reported that the truemetrix air meter was still reading hi.At call back on (b)(6) 2017, the customer's condition had improved and she did not currently have any diabetic symptoms.Customer stated that she did not seek any medical attention since the last call.There were no additional blood tests performed with the truemetrix air meter.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
Consumer reported complaint for hi blood glucose test results.Nurse is calling on behalf of the customer.The customer is concerned with test results from results obtained of hi.The customer's expected blood glucose test result range was undisclosed.At the time of the call the customer reported feeling sweaty and dizzy; customer was going to seek medical attention.During the call on (b)(6) 2017, a back to back blood test was not performed by the customer.The product storage was undisclosed.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 05/14/2018 and open vial date was undisclosed.The meter memory was not reviewed for previous test result history.Customer called in states the meter is reading hi.Customer states the need for medical attention at the time of call and is having signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia at the time of call.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|