[Recalled] FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count; 100 count Product of Ireland; UPC 6 99073 70819 9; - 50 count UPC 6 99073 70822 9 - 50 count UPC 6 99073 71026 0 - 50 count UPC 6 9907
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count; 100 count Product of Ireland; UPC 6 99073 70819 9; - 50 count UPC 6 99073 70822 9 - 50 count UPC 6 99073 71026 0 - 50 count UPC 6 99073 70827 4 - 100 count Manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. Alam |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0486-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 18 November 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Certain lots of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips produce erroneously low blood glucose results when using FreeStyle Blood Glucose Meters, FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meters and the FreeStyle blood glucose meter built into the OmniPod system. Erroneously low results that are not recognized may pose significant risks to your health.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
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