FDAFebruary 13, 2023device
FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71951-01, 71952-01, 71953-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Lithium-ion batteries in glucose monitoring system readers may swell, overheat, or pose fire hazard. Only use the charging cable/power adapter included with readers. Do not use reader if it is damaged, cracked, swelling, too hot to hold, it will no longer hold charge, or it fails Reader Test. Do not use other chargers. User Manual update includes instructions on reader safe storage, charging, use.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Ongoing
Brands named
abbott diabetes careabbottabbott diabetes
UPCs
357599805005357599804008357599803001
Recall history
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