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MalfunctionMRV

FISHERBRAND GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST BEVERAGE

Received Apr 25, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 27, 2025

Report MW5169524 · MDR key 21911686

Device

Generic name

Drink, Glucose Tolerance

Manufacturer

Fisher Diagnostics

Product problems

  • Material Integrity Problem

Patient

31 YR · Female

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

I'M WRITING TO EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT THE USE OF RED 40 DYE IN FISHERBRAND GLUCOSE TOLERANCE DRINK, ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING IT'S COMMONLY ADMINISTERED TO PREGNANT WOMEN DURING GESTATIONAL DIABETES SCREENING. THE DYE SERVES NO MEDICAL PURPOSE AND MAY POSE UNNECESSARY RISKS OR SENSITIVITIES.