Model Number 71371-75 |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/11/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product has been requested back for investigation.A follow- up report will be submitted once additional information is obtained.Note: the sensor is designed to report readings of 20 mg/dl to 500 mg/dl.It should be noted that this meter does not give numeric value for readings less than 20 mg/dl.A "lo" display message indicates a reading less than 20 mg/dl.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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Event Description
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Customer reported receiving erratic readings on their adc blood glucose meter.Customer reported receiving readings of "lo" (less than 20 mg/dl), 47 mg/dl and 116 mg/dl within 10 minutes.The results when plotted on a parkes error grid fell into the "c" zone showing the difference in values to be clinically significant.There was no report of death, serious injury or mistreatment associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported meter was returned and investigated with retained test strips.Control solution testing was performed and no issues were observed.All results were within range specification and no errors were observed during control solution testing.The reported readings were found in the meter's memory.
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Event Description
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Customer reported receiving erratic readings on their adc blood glucose meter.Customer reported receiving readings of "lo" (less than 20 mg/dl), 47 mg/dl and 116 mg/dl within 10 minutes.The results when plotted on a parkes error grid fell into the "c" zone showing the difference in values to be clinically significant.There was no report of death, serious injury or mistreatment associated with this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported meter has been previously returned and investigated.No further investigation for the meter will be conducted.A valid serial number for the reported test strips has not been provided.An extended investigation has been performed for the reported test strips and there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.A dhr (device history review) for the precision strips was reviewed and the dhr showed the precision strips passed all tests prior to release.Clinical data was reviewed and confirmed that precision strips continue to be safe, effective, and perform as intended in the field.A tripped trend review was completed for the reported complaint and precision test strips, no further track and trend review as required as there were no confirmed complaints.If the reported test strips are returned, the case will be re-opened and a physical investigation will be performed.
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Event Description
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Customer reported receiving erratic readings on their adc blood glucose meter.Customer reported receiving readings of "lo" (less than 20 mg/dl), 47 mg/dl and 116 mg/dl within 10 minutes.The results when plotted on a parkes error grid fell into the "c" zone showing the difference in values to be clinically significant.There was no report of death, serious injury or mistreatment associated with this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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