510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTrue Metrix Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, True Metrix Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Nipro Diagnostics, Inc. · NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter
Cleared on Apr 24, 2013 after a 387-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
- Decided
- Apr 24, 2013
- Review
- 387 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NBW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All NBW devicesNBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · NBW
2in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NBW
243in 2024
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NBW
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NBW
4,745in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NBW, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 29 | 85 | 9 | 7,991 |
| 2008 | 37 | 128 | 2 | 7,704 |
| 2009 | 38 | 140 | 5 | 10,963 |
| 2010 | 31 | 132 | 11 | 11,631 |
| 2011 | 30 | 328 | 1 | 22,909 |
| 2012 | 30 | 230 | 1 | 23,449 |
| 2013 | 47 | 167 | 5 (2) | 35,408 |
| 2014 | 24 | 202 | 1 | 38,524 |
| 2015 | 32 | 237 | 0 | 62,111 |
| 2016 | 20 | 233 | 1 | 76,621 |
| 2017 | 25 | 244 | 0 | 37,538 |
| 2018 | 19 | 168 | 0 | 16,911 |
| 2019 | 10 | 127 | 14 | 14,472 |
| 2020 | 7 | 121 | 0 | 10,703 |
| 2021 | 7 | 465 | 0 | 9,198 |
| 2022 | 12 | 410 | 0 | 8,103 |
| 2023 | 5 | 193 | 0 | 7,256 |
| 2024 | 7 | 243 | 0 | 6,220 |
| 2025 | 2 | — | 1 | 4,745 |
| 2026 | 5 | 190 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The TRUE METRIXTM Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip or forearm. The TRUE N4ETRDO"m Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended to be used by a single person and not be shared. The TRUE ME 'TRXThI Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for self-testing outside the body (in vito diagnostic use) by people with…
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The TRUE METRIXTM Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip or forearm. The TRUE N4ETRDO"m Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended to be used by a single person and not be shared.
The TRUE ME 'TRXThI Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for self-testing outside the body (in vito diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The TRUE METRIXTM Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System should not be used for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use. Alternative site testing should be done only during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly).
The TRUE METRIX Test Strips are for use with the TRUE METRIXrM Self Monitoring Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip or forearm.
The TRUE METRIX Control Solution is for use with the TRUE METRIX Self Monitoring Meter and TRUE N4ETRIX Test Strips to check that the meter and the test strip are working together properly and that the test is performing correctly.
The TRUE METRIX PRO0 Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip or forearm and venous whole blood.
The TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare settings. Testing is performed outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) as an aid for monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control. TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System is used only with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices. The system is not to be used on neonates or for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus. Alternative site testing can only be performed during steady-state blood glucose conditions.
The TRUE METRIX PRO Test Strips are for use with the TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip or forearm and venous whole blood.
The TRUE METRIX Control Solution is for use with the TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Meter and TRUE METRIX PRO Test Strips to check that the meter and test strip are working together properly and that the test is performing correctly.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120989 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120989: True Metrix Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, True Metrix Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120989
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