FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

OT ULTRALINK METER

MDR report key: 1901252 · Received November 17, 2010

Report

Report Number
2939301-2010-10032
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 17, 2010
Report Date
November 7, 2010
Manufacturer
LIFESCAN INC.
Product Code
NBW
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
ID, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

LIFESCAN (LFS) HAS REQUESTED RETURN OF THE SUBJECT PRODUCT(S) FOR EVALUATION. IF THE PRODUCT(S) ARE RETURNED, LFS WILL EVALUATE IT/THEM AND INFORM FDA OF PRODUCT(S) THAT DO NOT PASS INSPECTION IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT; 510(K)# IS K073231.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

FOLLOW UP # 1/SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TEXT 01/11/2011. THE LAY USER/PATIENT'S METER HAS BEEN RETURNED AND EVALUATED BY LIFESCAN PRODUCT ANALYSIS WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: THE METER INVOLVED IN THIS CASE HAS PASSED TESTING WITH NO FAULTS FOUND. HOWEVER A SECONDARY ISSUE WAS NOTED AS BATTERY CONTACT CORRODED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, THE FDA WILL BE NOTIFIED IN A SECOND FOLLOW UP REPORT. AT THIS TIME, WE CONSIDER THIS MATTER CLOSED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT THE PRODUCT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO AN ADVERSE EVENT. HOWEVER, THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE DOES NOT TURN ON WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A CUSTOMER REPORTED A READINGS ISSUE ON THEIR ADC METER WHILE USING AN AFFECTED TEST STRIP LOT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 OT ULTRALINK METER GLUCOSE MONITORING SYS/KIT NBW LIFESCAN INC. 3034928

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1