US FDA Says Injuries From Abbott's Recalled Glucose Sensors Reach 860

Recall issued for certain glucose sensors due to potentially inaccurate readings, FDA says

A voluntary recall has been issued for certain glucose sensors after reports of inaccurate readings.According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, certain FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor devices may show inaccurate readings, posing a potential safety risk to individuals with diabetes.Specifically, the sensors may display incorrect low-glucose readings, leading to incorrect treatment.In December 2025, an Early Aler…

Abbott Diabetes Care Glucose Sensor Recall Designated as ‘Most Serious’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Abbott Diabetes Care’s November 2025 recall of certain glucose monitoring sensors as the “most serious type” and said that the company had reported 860 cases of serious injuries linked to the devices. Abbott Diabetes Care is a division of Abbott Laboratories. In a Feb. 2 statement, the FDA noted that it is aware of Abbott’s recall and letter to customers, health care providers, and distr…

Check Your CGM: Recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors Associated With 7 Deaths

This is now a Class I recall, meaning that the use of these continuous glucose monitoring systems could cause serious health consequences or death.

Diabetes sensors recalled after 7 deaths, hundreds of injuries

Abbott Diabetes Care recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to defective readings that show lower glucose levels than actual, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. …

FDA announces Abbott Diabetes Care glucose monitor sensor recall

Abbott Diabetes Care has recalled some of its FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose monitor sensors for people with diabetes.

FDA: Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensors recalled after seven deaths, 860 injuries

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now identified the recall of certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors as “most serious" and is warning that using the recalled device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.