| Model Number |
TRUEMETRIX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High Test Results (2457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
07/12/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal report # (b)(4).Returned meter evaluated with no defect found.Test strips not returned for evaluation.Customer returned wrong test strips.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-20 - user's test strip had poor storage (kitchen).Test strip (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer on 7/26/2018 in a follow-up call 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 or symptoms since the last call.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for high blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with test results from results obtained of 180, 162, and 171 mg/dl.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 80-120 mg/dl.Customer stated that the results have been high since opening a new bottle of strips.Customer is not using alcohol pads or sanitizer.Customer has been testing both before a meal and two hours after.The customer feels well and did not report any symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results.During the call on (b)(6) 2018, a blood test was performed by the customer fasting and produced test result of 211 mg/dl using truemetrix meter.The product is not stored according to specification and is stored in the kitchen.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 08/20/2019 and open vial date is one week.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (b)(6).
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