| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
High Test Results (2457); Low Test Results (2458)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hypoglycemia (1912); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2018
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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).Returned meter and returned test strips evaluated with no defects found.Most likely underlying root cause : mlc-55-user had an inaccurate reference: competitor's meter: the end user is comparing results obtained from trividia's bgm system to the results from a competitor's bgm system.Test strip, (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer on 8/22/2018 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 results.The customer is concerned with meter to meter comparison of 155mg/d using the true metrix meter vs 41mg/dl using the emt meter and result obtained of 55 and 43mg/dl.The expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 100 to 120mg/dl.The customer feels well and did report symptoms.Medical attention is reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results and reported symptoms.The product is stored by customer according to specification in the bedroom/living room.During the call on (b(6) 2018, a back to back blood test was performed fasting by the customer and produced test results of 120 and 122mg/dl using true metrix air meter.The test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 3/31/2019 and open vial date is approximately three weeks ago.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (date/time not stored correctly) result 1 :130mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2018 time:10:43pm fasting; result 2 :43mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2018 time:5:48am fasting; result 3 :120mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2018 time:5:56pm n/fasting; result 4 :146mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2018 time:12:00am fasting; result 5 :55mg/dl date: (b)(6) 2018 time:6:00am fasting.Customer is concerned with high results and a meter to meter comparison a week ago.Customer is not aware of meter used by emt.Customer states he is a chronic hypoglycemic and was taken off his meds and insulin 6 months ago with an a1c of 4.9.Customer is concerned about a meter to meter comparison about week ago performed by the emt when customer was transported to hospital for stomach issue not relating to blood glucose.Customer states emt performed a comparison and obtained 41mg/dl from emt meter and 155mg/dl fasting with true metrix air.Customer is concerned with 130mg/dl fasting and states he had the sweats and felt symptoms of low glucose.Customer is also concerned with reading obtained today of 55mg/dl fasting and states he felt just fine and feels the reading is "incorrect.Correctly." past adverse info: customer states incidences occurred about 3 weeks ago with 4 occasions.Customer states he felt symptoms of hypoglycemia and sought medical attention on a few occasions.Customer did not disclose any information regarding exact dates, treatment or readings.Customer was treated for hyperglycemia.Customer continued to use meter and strips after going back home.
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