| Model Number |
TRUEMETRIX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results (2456)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(manufacturer narrative = t, corrected data = f) (b)(4).Returned meter evaluated with no defect found.Test strips not returned for evaluation.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-20-user's test strip had poor storage (kitchen).Test strip (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer on 1/31/2018 in a follow-up call 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 erratic blood glucose results.The customer is concerned with results obtained of 284 and 144 mg/dl.The expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 to 130 mg/dl.The customer feels well and did not report symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results.The product is not stored by customer according to specification in the kitchen.During the call on (b)(6) 2018, a back to back blood test was not performed.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 2/14/2019 and open vial date is approximately one month ago.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (b)(6).Caller does not believe a reading can go from 284 mg/dl to 169 mg/dl to 144 mg/dl in under four minutes.Customer called in for a replacement of meter because of erratic results obtained on meter.The test strip vial was opened less than a month ago and are being stored in the kitchen.
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