MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIFESCAN EUROPE GMBH OT VERIO 2 METER; GLUCOSE MONITORING SYS/KIT

Model Number	022-657
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Loss of consciousness (2418); Irritability (2421); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
Date of Event	04/13/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2020, a reporter for the lay-user/patient contacted lifescan (lfs) (b)(4), alleging that the patient¿s onetouch verio2 meter read inaccurately high compared to his feelings and/or normal readings.The complaint was classified based on the customer service agent (csa) documentation.The reporter stated that the alleged meter inaccuracy began during (b)(6) 2019 when the patient started to obtain higher results than usual.The reporter claimed the patient obtained alleged inaccurate high results of ¿180, 250 and 280 mg/dl¿ with the subject meter.He patient manages his diabetes with 22 units of lantus insulin in the morning.In response to the elevated results, the patient claimed he went to his diabetologist who referred him to hospital.The patient reportedly received rapid insulin and was hospitalized for 10 days.The reporter claimed that around (b)(6) 2019, after the patient left hospital, he started to take between 4-6 units of rapid insulin based on meter results.The reporter stated that around april 13 to april 15, 2019, the patient developed symptoms of ¿lost weight, very yellow skin, bad mood, couldn¿t walk properly and lost consciousness.¿ the emergency medical services were reportedly contacted for assistance and they treated the patient with food and/or drink.No other device was used for testing.At the time of troubleshooting, the csa confirmed the unit of measure was set correctly on the subject meter.The csa noted the patient did not have control solution available to perform a quality control test.Replacement product was sent to the patient.This complaint is being reported because the patient reportedly received medical intervention for an acute low blood glucose excursion after the alleged inaccuracy issue began.The subject meter could not be ruled out as a cause or contributor to the event.

• Brand Name: OT VERIO 2 METER
• Common Device Name: GLUCOSE MONITORING SYS/KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIFESCAN EUROPE GMBH; gubelstrasse 34; zug 6300 ; CH 6300
• MDR Report Key: 9652318
• Report Number: 2939301-2020-02575
• Device Sequence Number: 19285329
• Product Code: NBW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00353885008716
• UDI-Public: 00353885008716
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Importer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 022-657
• Device Catalogue Number: 022-657
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/28/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening; Required Intervention