[Diabetes-Talk] FreeStyle Libre recall

[d m gina]

Oh my goodness,
I hope no one got hurt.
Thanks for sharing.
Dar
Original message:
> 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


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