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Device brand name · Blood glucose meter

Breeze2: medical device reports filed with FDA

463 reports name it, 2009–2017. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Bayer Healthcare. Product code NBW.

463
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 27 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
76.2%
classified as malfunction
90.4% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

463 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Breeze2" (blood glucose meter); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Bayer Healthcare; received from May 2009 to December 2017. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (76.2%) and injury (23.8%); across all system, test, blood glucose, over the counter reports (product code NBW) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 90.4%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are incorrect or inadequate test results (48.4%), high test results (14.9%) and incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings (9.7%). The patient problems coded most often are hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and loss of consciousness. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

No report naming Breeze2 was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in December 2017.

By year received

037742009: 4720092010: 7020102011: 7420112012: 6720122013: 7320132014: 5620142015: 3820152016: 2620162017: 122017

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury23.8%110
Malfunction76.2%353
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%463
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 431,760 reports carrying product code NBW. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Incorrect or inadequate test results22448.4%9.2%
High test results6914.9%6.2%
Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings459.7%5.6%
Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly224.8%4.4%
Low test results163.5%2.5%
Device displays incorrect message143%24%
Insufficient device problem information143%0.8%
No display/image143%2%
Improper or incorrect procedure or method102.2%0.4%
High readingsreadings were too high91.9%1.1%
False reading from device non-compliance81.7%1.1%
Device expiration issue71.5%0.2%
Component missing51.1%1.3%
Low readingsreadings were too low51.1%0.3%
Breakthe device broke40.9%0.4%
Shelf life exceeded40.9%0%
Device inoperablethe device could not be used30.6%0.5%
Unable to obtain readings30.6%0.6%
Loss of data20.4%0.4%
Use of incorrect control/treatment settings20.4%0.9%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Hypoglycemialow blood sugar7215.6%
Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar4910.6%
Loss of consciousnesspassing out173.7%
Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness102.2%
Shaking/tremors91.9%
Overdosea dose above the recommended amount71.5%
Weakness61.3%
Coma40.9%
Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell40.9%
Sweating40.9%
Ambulation or postural difficulties30.6%
Falla fall30.6%
Nauseafeeling sick30.6%
Blurred vision20.4%
Chemical exposure20.4%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureBreeze2Product code NBWAll MAUDE reports
Reports463431,76026,136,888
Share of that pool—0.1%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports009
Classified as injury23.8%8.8%36.2%
Classified as malfunction76.2%90.4%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.3%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code NBW

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Ot Verio Iq Meter93,04100%
Ot Verio2 Meter45,29400%
Ot Ping Meter38,81700%
Ot Ultralink Meter26,21700%
Ot Verio Flex Meter13,50300%
Precision Xtra11,69660.1%
FreeStyle Lite12,2444300%
FreeStyle Freedom Lite11,0286940%
Neo Meter Optium FreeStyle10,6911320%
FreeStyle Precision Neo10,407350%
Ot Verio Pro Meter6,71600%
Ot Verio Test Strips6,35100%
One Touch Ultralink Meter5,99400%
Ot Ultra2 Meter5,14200%
Ot Ping Enhanced Meter5,08000%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Breeze2 reports

How many FDA reports name Breeze2?

463 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (76.2%) and injury (23.8%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

incorrect or inadequate test results (48.4%), high test results (14.9%), incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings (9.7%), device operates differently than expected (4.8%) and low test results (3.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Breeze2 was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.