[Diabetes-Talk] FreeStyle Libre recall

[Rick Mladek]

April 6, 2023 

Breaking News 
 
Abbott faces Class I recall of 4.2M glucose readers over lithium battery woes

Abbott has initiated a recall for readers for its FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems, which are at risk of catching fire if improperly stored or charged, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The agency categorized the recall as Class I, the most serious category of problems with medical devices, which can cause serious injury or death. 

Abbott said the readers, handheld devices that take information from a continuous glucose monitor attached to a patient’s body, use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which may get extremely hot, spark, or catch fire if not properly stored, charged, or used with the USB cable and power adapter that Abbott provided.  
 
Contact your proper people regarding this information.

Rick