| Model Number |
METRIX AIR |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Low Test Results (2458)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/19/2018
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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 yet 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 udi#: (b)(4).Note: manufacturer contacted customer (several attempts) in a follow-up call to ensure that the replacement products resolved the initial concern - unable to establish contact with the customer at this time.Product notification letter sent to customer to contact customer care.
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Event or Problem Description
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Consumer reported complaint for low blood glucose test results.Customer is concerned with all tests results obtained.The expected fasting blood glucose test result range is 70-90mg/dl.The customer did not report symptoms.Medical attention is not reported as a result of the actual blood glucose results and reported symptoms.The product is not stored according to specification in the bathroom.Test strip lot manufacturer's expiration date is 10/31/2019 and open vial date is four days ago.The meter memory was reviewed for previous test result history: (b)(6).Customer called in stating that the meter is reading lower than it should.Customer states that when she tests non-fasting her results are too low.She states that she has gestational pre-diabetes.The doctor instructed her to test one hour after meal.She states that her non-fasting results are taking one hour after she eats things like, pizza and ice cream.She believes that the results should be higher than 130 mg/dl.Educated customer regarding storage.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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