Nova Max Plus (REF 45824)Recalls & reported problems
Nova Biomedical Corporation · Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00385480458245), received between Dec 5, 2019 and Apr 14, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Imprecision” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Imprecision1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- No Display/Image1
Patient problems
- Hyperglycemia1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 14, 2021Imprecision; No Apparent Adverse Event; Imprecision; No Apparent Adverse Event
COMPLAINANT CALLED INTO REPORT A HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE READING. SUBSEQUENT TO TROUBLESHOOTING WITH NOVA MAX GLUCOSE CONTROLS AND TO BACK TO BACK BLOOD GLUCOSE VALUES. THE DIFFERENCE WAS DETERMINED TO BE CLINICALLY SIGNIFIGANT.
Patient problems: Hyperglycemia
MAUDE report 11665973 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2019No Display/Image; No Display/Image
THE COMPLAINANT REPORTED E1 (SYSTEM HARDWARE ERROR) - NOT REPORTABLE FAILURE, AS SOON AS SHE INSERTED THE TEST STRIP INTO THE METER.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9417786 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.