Abbott recalls certain sensors
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:39 AM CDT, Mon September 9, 2024
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. - Abbott has issued a recall for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors due to a risk for inaccurate high glucose readings. On July 24, the company sent all affected customers an urgent medical device recall recommending they, among other things, immediately discontinue use and dispose of any affected sensors, and request a replacement for any affected seniors. Abbott initiated the recall after finding that a small number of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors may provide incorrect high glucose readings, which, if undetected, may pose a potential health risk. The company says the use of affected product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can cause central nervous system problems, loss of consciousness, seizures, coma, permanent brain damage and death. There have been two reported injuries and no reports of death. The recall affects UDI-DI 00357599818005/ Model No 72081-01 with lot numbers T60001948, T60001966 and T60001969. FMI: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls/continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-sensor-recall-abbott-diabetes-care-inc-issues-recall-certain.
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