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InjuryCGA

ACCU-CHEK ® INSTANT TEST STRIPS

Received Aug 27, 2024

Report 3011393376-2024-01798 · MDR key 20075168

Device

Generic name

Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips

Catalog number

07819404446

Lot number

302825

Product problems

  • High Test Results
  • High Test Results

Patient

NA · Female

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Loss of consciousness

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES, IT IS LIKE OR SIMILAR TO A PRODUCT MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT TOOK INSULIN BASED ON THE RESULT OF 500 MG/DL AND FAINTED AFTERWARDS. SHE WAS ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL 30 MINUTES LATER AND STAYED THERE FOR FIVE HOURS. THE RESULT TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL AT THE HOSPITAL WAS 270 MG/DL. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF OR WHICH TREATMENT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVED AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CUSTOMER BELIEVES THAT THE READINGS OF HER SYSTEM ARE TOO HIGH AS SHE FAINTED AFTER TAKING INSULIN BASED ON THE RESULT RECEIVED.