| Model Number |
70914-70 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Readings (2459)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hypoglycemia (1912)
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| Date of Event |
12/26/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer's products have been requested for investigation.A follow-up report will be filed once the meter is returned or additional information is obtained.The date when the event occurred is unknown.All pertinent information available to abbott diabetes care has been submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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Customer¿s mother reported customer received high readings from his adc blood glucose meter.It was further reported that on an unspecified date/time customer received readings of ¿300 or higher¿ from his meter, which were higher than he felt.Paramedics were called and upon arrival received the following readings from their meter: 27 mg/dl, 43 mg/dl and 49 mg/dl.It is unknown how much time may have elapsed between the customer's and paramedic's results.Customer was treated with an intravenous infusion of d50, in addition to being given an unspecified ¿injection to bring his blood sugar back up¿.No further treatment was required.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No product has been returned.Extended investigation has been performed for the reported complaint and it has been determined that there was no indication that the product did not meet specification.Dhrs (device history review) for the freestyle freedom lite meter and freestyle strips were reviewed and the dhrs showed the freedom lite meter and freestyle strips passed all tests prior to release.Retain testing was performed for the freestyle strips and all units performed within specification and passed.All review activities conducted above, including but not limited to the final release testing specifically associated with the manufacture of this product, are sufficient information in order to show if the product has met specifications prior to release.If the product is returned, the case will be re-opened and a physical investigation will be performed.
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Event or Problem Description
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Customer¿s mother reported customer received high readings from his adc blood glucose meter.It was further reported that on an unspecified date/time customer received readings of ¿300 or higher¿ from his meter, which were higher than he felt.Paramedics were called and upon arrival received the following readings from their meter: 27 mg/dl, 43 mg/dl and 49 mg/dl.It is unknown how much time may have elapsed between the customer's and paramedic's results.Customer was treated with an intravenous infusion of d50, in addition to being given an unspecified ¿injection to bring his blood sugar back up¿.No further treatment was required.There was no report of death or permanent injury associated with this event.
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