| Model Number |
TRUEMETRIX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unable to Obtain Readings (1516)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Blurred Vision (2137)
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| Date of Event |
06/19/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product not returned for evaluation.No replacement product needed at this time.Customer obtain a bg reading at the time of the call.Customer will get a prescription for a different meter due to his condition.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-78- user hematocrit low.(b)(4).Manufacturer contacted customer on (b)(6) 2018 in a follow-up call to ensure the customer's condition since the initial call; customer's condition had improved and he did not currently have any diabetic symptoms.Due to e-0 error and being unable to obtain a blood glucose test result, the customer had gone to the hospital on (b)(6) 2018 to get a blood test.Caller did not know customer's blood glucose test result when at the hospital.Customer left the hospital on (b)(6) 2018 with a prescription for a new meter.No additional blood tests were performed using the truemetrix meter.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for e-0 error: invalid hematocrit.Friend is calling on behalf of the customer.The e-0 error occurred when the blood sample was absorbed and with multiple test strips.At the time of the call the customer stated that he had blurry vision; customer denied the need for medical attention at the time of the call.During the call on (b)(6) 2018, a blood test was performed by the customer and produced test result of 131mg/dl using truemetrix meter.The customer's expected blood glucose test result range was undisclosed.The product storage was undisclosed.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 09/15/2018 and open vial date is undisclosed.The meter memory was not reviewed for previous test result history.
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