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Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. recalls FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71951-01, 71952-01, 71953-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring
Recalled April 12, 2023 · FDA recall Z-1275-2023 · Abbott Diabetes Care
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. · FDA Class I
Units
1,534,532
Sold at
U.S. Nationwide.
Description
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.
Product
FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71951-01, 71952-01, 71953-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System
Manufacturer(s)
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →