FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ONE TOUCH PING METER

MDR report key: 1232177 · Received November 4, 2008

Report

Report Number
2939301-2008-02947
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 4, 2008
Report Date
October 24, 2008
Manufacturer
LIFESCAN, INC.
Product Code
NBW
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
LAY USER/PATIENT

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

LIFESCAN HAS REQUESTED THE RETURN OF THE SUBJECT METER FOR EVAL, BUT HAS NOT YET RECEIVED IT. IF THE METER IS RETURNED, LIFESCAN WILL EVALUATE IT AND, IF THE METER DOES NOT PASS INSPECTION, LIFESCAN WILL INFORM FDA OF THE RESULTS IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IN 2008, THE LAY USER/PT CONTACTED LIFESCAN ALLEGING THERE WAS AN ERROR 5 ISSUE WITH THE ONE TOUCH PING METER. THE PT DID NOT ALLEGE ANY SYMPTOMS. THE PT DID NOT TAKE ANY ACTION REGARDING TREATMENT DUE TO THE ISSUE. THE PT DENIED SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH A NEW VIAL OF TEST STRIPS. THE TEST STRIPS WERE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE PT'S TESTING TECHNIQUE IS CORRECT. THE PRODUCT IS NOT NEW. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED THROUGH TROUBLESHOOTING. THE PT DID NOT ALLEGE ANY INJURY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ONE TOUCH PING METER GLUCOSE MONITORING SYS/KIT NBW LIFESCAN, INC. NA 2858328

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1