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Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
Abbott’s faulty FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors caused over 700 serious injuries and 7 deaths globally; users are urged to stop use and request free replacements immediately.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors from Abbott Diabetes Care, which were linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries.
- Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings, potentially leading people with diabetes to make improper treatment decisions.
- The faulty sensors affect about 3 million devices in the U.S. from a single production line, and Abbott has notified customers and provided instructions to check if their sensors are affected.
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Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns (Business)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors, which were also sold in Canada, after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 ...
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Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
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