Lisa & Leo
Member Since 2012
These two meters from LifeScan have been recalled because glucose values greater than 1023 mg/dL are not reported as HI and no indication is given to the user that the patient is extremely hyperglycemic. Instead, the meter shuts down. After restarting, the meter enters setup mode and asks the user to confirm date and time.
In humans, these values more more likely in the elderly, those prone to severe dehydration and those with renal insufficiency.
Patients with values this high may exhibit symptoms that present similarly as hypoglycemia and thus the patient could be inappropriately treated for hypoglycemia based on symptoms alone.
The FDA recall information is here.
[Edited to add the following]
IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE METERS, IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
This is a quote from the voluntary recall announcement from LifeScan.
In humans, these values more more likely in the elderly, those prone to severe dehydration and those with renal insufficiency.
Patients with values this high may exhibit symptoms that present similarly as hypoglycemia and thus the patient could be inappropriately treated for hypoglycemia based on symptoms alone.
The FDA recall information is here.
[Edited to add the following]
IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE METERS, IT WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
This is a quote from the voluntary recall announcement from LifeScan.
