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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use only. Use only with FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 USA The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose in capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip.

Reported: May 15, 2013 Initiated: April 15, 2013 #Z-1245-2013

Product Description

FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use only. Use only with FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 USA The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose in capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip.

Reason for Recall

AT rare, extremely high glucose levels (1024 mg/dL and above), the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter may provide an inaccurate reading.

Details

Units Affected
335,273 meters; 209,336 remain at firm.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Alameda, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use only. Use only with FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 South Loop Road Alameda, CA 94502 USA The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose in capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip.. Recalled by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.. Units affected: 335,273 meters; 209,336 remain at firm..
Why was this product recalled?
AT rare, extremely high glucose levels (1024 mg/dL and above), the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter may provide an inaccurate reading.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 15, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1245-2013.