FDAClass IDecember 25, 2013

FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips recall

FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count UPC 6 99073 12050 2; Freestyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; for…

Why was FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part number 12050-21: Lot number: 1285007 Exp. date: 2014/06; Part number 70792-20 (instuitional use) Lot number: 1373262, Exp. Date 2015/02

Product
FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count UPC 6 99073 12050 2; Freestyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; for…
Recalling firm
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Quantity
141,219 cartons for human use - all lot numbers
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Jamaica, Ireland, Israel, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, and Canada. **Center Recommended Depth - Consumers/User**
Recall date
December 25, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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