quilterkitty
Member Since 2013
Not sure if this is critically important since the meters seem to malfunction only at extremely high readings, but just wanted to inform you:
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm34 ... ovdelivery
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Apri1 15, 2013 - Abbott today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States.
The company has determined that at extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the FreeStyle lnsulinx Meter will display and store in memory an incorrect test result that is 1024 mg/dL below the measured result. For example, at a blood glucose value of 1066 mg/dL, the meter will display and store a value of 42 mg/dL (1066 mg/dL - 1024 mg/dL = 42 mg/dL). No other Abbott blood glucose meters are impacted by this issue.
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There is a software update that corrects the problem.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm34 ... ovdelivery
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Apri1 15, 2013 - Abbott today announced it is initiating a voluntary recall of FreeStyle lnsulinx® Blood Glucose Meters in the United States.
The company has determined that at extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the FreeStyle lnsulinx Meter will display and store in memory an incorrect test result that is 1024 mg/dL below the measured result. For example, at a blood glucose value of 1066 mg/dL, the meter will display and store a value of 42 mg/dL (1066 mg/dL - 1024 mg/dL = 42 mg/dL). No other Abbott blood glucose meters are impacted by this issue.
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There is a software update that corrects the problem.