Freestyle Libre Recall Issued For 4.2M Glucose Monitors After Reports of Fires, Extreme Heat
A Freestyle Libre glucose monitor recall was announced after the FDA received more than 200 reports of overheating, fires and at least one patient injury.
A Freestyle Libre glucose monitor recall was announced after the FDA received more than 200 reports of overheating, fires and at least one patient injury.
Abbott is warning customers that its FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems may be prone to their lithium ion batteries overheating, leaking and sparking fires.
The FDA warns that Genstrips blood glucose test strips may give false results, leading to diabetes decisions that could endanger patients.
Another Abbott blood glucose freestyle meter has been recalled due to erroneous test strip readings.
The FDA is considering new guidelines on the accuracy and durability of blood glucose meters for testing diabetic blood sugar levels.