FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor REF 72081-01 UDI-DI code: 00357599818005 The FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor is a component of the FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
Reported: January 21, 2026 Initiated: November 24, 2025 #Z-1020-2026
Product Description
FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor REF 72081-01 UDI-DI code: 00357599818005 The FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor is a component of the FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
Reason for Recall
Due to a manufacturing process issue that may cause carbon build up in the sensor that may result in incorrect low glucose results
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 1,060,723 sensors
- Distribution
- U.S.: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
- Location
- Alameda, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor REF 72081-01 UDI-DI code: 00357599818005 The FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor is a component of the FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.. Recalled by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.. Units affected: 1,060,723 sensors.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Due to a manufacturing process issue that may cause carbon build up in the sensor that may result in incorrect low glucose results
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 21, 2026. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1020-2026.
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