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Consumer reported complaint of past adverse event due to e-5 error, test strip error, which had occurred after the blood sample was absorbed.Sister is calling on behalf of the customer.The customer's expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 200 - 350mg/dl.At the time of the call the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.Sister had stated that after customer's routine dialysis treatment on (b)(6) 2018, customer had performed blood tests using the truemetrix meter and obtained results of e-5, e-0 and e-5.Customer had been concerned that the meter was reading too high due to the e-5 results.Due to the e-5 results, customer had taken 7 units of fast acting insulin.Customer had then begun to feel cold, clammy and had gone into convulsions.Customer's sister had taken him to the emergency room.The customer's blood glucose test result when at the hospital was "really low", customer did not get the exact result from the doctors.The diagnosis was hypoglycemia and customer received iv medications; customer was not sure which medications were administered.Customer was discharged from the hospital the next day, (b)(6) 2018 when his blood glucose test result was 160 mg/dl.No new medications or healthcare program had been suggested.Additional blood tests have been performed using the truemetrix meter and customer was advised to discontinue use.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 bedroom.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 09/30/2019 and open vial date is 07/23/2018.Sister was unable to provide meter memory results as she had taken the battery out and did not have it with her.
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