| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
07/16/2018
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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.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-58 - user had an inaccurate reference: self: the person is using themselves as the reference or how they feel at the time they run the blood test.Test strip (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer on 7/31/2018 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 erratic blood glucose test results.The customer is concerned with test results from back to back blood tests of 202 and 122 mg/dl, 247 and 179 mg/dl and 202 and 40 mg/dl.Customer was not concerned with low or high results.The result of 122 mg/dl could not be confirmed in the meter memory.Customer stated that result had been obtained one minute after the result of 202 mg/dl.Customer was using correct back to back testing technique.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 150 - 180 mg/dl.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 back to back blood test was not performed by the customer.The product is stored according to specification in the living room.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 09/19/2019 and open vial date is 07/02/2018.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (b)(6).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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