Recall Z-1274-2023— Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Class I · Ongoing
Class I FDA medical device recall by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., initiated 2023-02-13. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71936-01, 71937-01, 71938-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 14 Day Flash Glucose Monitoring System. Reason: 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..
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Initiated
- 2023-02-13
- Firm location
- Alameda, CA, United States
Product description
FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71936-01, 71937-01, 71938-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre 14 Day Flash Glucose Monitoring System
Reason for recall
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.
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