FreeStyle Lite 70829-70Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Diabetes Care Inc · FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Abbott FreeStyle Lite is an over-the-counter blood glucose meter. Its 377 reports mostly describe the meter failing to turn on. The reports include 10 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports: 378
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Recalls naming it: 0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 378 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00093815708292), received between Mar 31, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 10 injuries, 368 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (366 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

Failure to Power Up366
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings7
Premature Discharge of Battery3
Unable to Obtain Readings3
Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch1
Display Difficult to Read1

Patient problems

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions228
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient137
Hyperglycemia5
Dizziness4
Loss of consciousness4
Headache2
Hypoglycemia2
Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 378 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Power Up
The reporter contacted Abbott Diabetes Care, alleging the meter will not turn on. This complaint is being reported because the reported issue was not resolved with troubleshooting. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932746 ↗
MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25083124 ↗
MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25064877 ↗
MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24660446 ↗
MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24637981 ↗
MalfunctionMar 5, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24518649 ↗
MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24362210 ↗
MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23975129 ↗
MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23886319 ↗
MalfunctionDec 23, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23874768 ↗
MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23824781 ↗
MalfunctionNov 14, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23552750 ↗
MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23509138 ↗
MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23096452 ↗
MalfunctionSep 2, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22932576 ↗
MalfunctionJul 22, 2025Failure to Power Up; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Failure to Power Up; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22563327 ↗
MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22397329 ↗
MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22395306 ↗
MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22382172 ↗
MalfunctionJul 1, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22372207 ↗
MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22123343 ↗
MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22096065 ↗
MalfunctionApr 29, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21925514 ↗
MalfunctionApr 3, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21760816 ↗
MalfunctionMar 12, 2025Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up
THE REPORTER CONTACTED ABBOTT DIABETES CARE, ALLEGING THE METER WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING REPORTED BECAUSE THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR MISTREATMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21581790 ↗

Device details

UDI-DI	`00093815708292`
Brand	FreeStyle Lite
Model	70829-70
Company	Abbott Diabetes Care Inc
Product code	NBW · SYSTEM, TEST, BLOOD GLUCOSE, OVER THE COUNTER
Class	Class 2
FDA submission	None listed
Implant	No
Rx / OTC	OTC
Single use	Yes
Sterile	No
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	Jun 6, 2024

Device type (GMDN): Multiple clinical chemistry analyte monitoring system IVD, home-use

A collection of devices including a portable, electrically-powered, semi-automated or automated instrument (self-testing meter), reagents, test strips and/or other associated materials and accessories (e.g., control solutions, lancets) intended to be used together for the quantitative measurement of multiple clinical chemistry analytes in a clinical specimen. Analytes detected may include electrolytes, specific proteins, clinical chemistry substrates (e.g., lipid profile), liver and/or cardiac function test analytes, and/or enzymes. It is intended to be used for self-testing by a layperson in the home, and some types may in addition be used at the point-of-care.

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Sources and updates

Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.

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