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Customer called in for control solution and verified that customer is using expired test strips.Consumer reported complaint for low blood glucose results.The customer is concerned with meter to meter comparison of 420 mg/dl using the hospital's meter vs 320 mg/dl using the true metrix air meter.Customer had lab work done and her results showed she was in fact 420 mg/dl fasting.Customer was using expired test strips.The expected fasting blood glucose test result range is undisclosed.The customer did report symptoms of feeling hyperglycemic.Medical attention is reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results and reported symptoms.The product storage location is undisclosed.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 10/27/2017 and open vial date is unknown.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (date/time not stored correctly).Result 1: 320 mg/dl fasting ( true metrix air).Prior to call customer was feeling hyperglycemic, states her insulin stopped working.She went to the hospital and was diagnosed with hyperglycemia (420 mg/dl using hospital meter).She was treated with insulin via iv.Customer was prescribed a new dose of insulin.After leaving the hospital, she went to her doctor's office and obtained replacement meter from there.Customer states she will still have to go to pharmacy and obtain new test strips.No replacement will be provided to customer, she declined replacement and states the issue was the expired test strips.Customer denied symptoms and need for medical attention at the time of the call.
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