| Model Number |
51900 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Corroded (1131); Battery Problem (2885)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hypoglycemia (1912)
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| Date of Event |
03/21/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Suspected meter was evaluated by ok biotech.Error message "e-b" means battery cannot provide enough power for a test.After we placed new batteries into meter, the meter still showed e-b.We check battery compartment and found the corrosion because of battery leakage.User might exposed meter to water or high temperatures or did not use the meter for more than 3 months but keeping batteries into meter.
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Event or Problem Description
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End-user alleged that on (b)(6) 2018 around 0730 the paramedics were called due to symptoms of hypoglycemia.End-user alleged the meter would not provide a result and would display the low battery error code, e-b.It is unknown when the end-user last received a numerical result on the prodigy meter.Paramedics arrived and performed a blood glucose test on the end-user and received a 20 mg/dl with their meter.End-user was treated with iv fluids (unknown concentration of fluids) to raise his blood glucose.End-user was transported to the hospital, upon arrival end-user alleged his blood glucose was 20 mg/dl and he received more iv fluids to raise his blood glucose level.End-user remained in the hospital for 5 days and no other treatment was provided.Upon discharge the end-user's blood glucose was reported to be 180 mg/dl.End-user was advised to follow up with pcp and to start a sliding scale with basaglar.End-user stated he did not know the prescribed sliding scale.No additional details were provided in regards to this medical event.
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