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FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus 78747 (UDI 00357599835019)Recalls & reported problems

Abbott Diabetes Care Inc · FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor · Class 2

Quick summary

This Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is worn on the body to track blood sugar. Of its 1,138 reports, 94 describe injuries and 1,044 describe malfunctions, with no deaths. Most reports describe inaccurate glucose readings, along with missing alarms and error messages. Some injury reports describe skin reactions, infections and pain at the insertion site. Reports rose to 1,136 in the last 12 months, from 2 before. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
1,833
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
97
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,833 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00357599835019), received between Oct 16, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 97 injuries, 1,736 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (1,512 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 2 reportsNov 2025: 18 reportsDec 2025: 11 reportsJan 2026: 21 reportsFeb 2026: 26 reportsMar 2026: 125 reportsApr 2026: 226 reportsMay 2026: 146 reportsJun 2026: 121 reportsJul 2026: 207 reportsAug 2026: 244 reportsSep 2026: 686 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports202420252026686
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings1,512
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component153
  • Low Readings87
  • Device Alarm System32
  • High Readings17
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message16
  • Unable to Obtain Readings16
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem10

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,595
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque148
  • Hyperglycemia30
  • Loss of consciousness21
  • Dizziness20
  • Hypoglycemia20
  • Insufficient Information12
  • Pain7

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,833 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 50953814 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 46 mg/dL compared to readings of 249 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 1 day. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50949349 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 50.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 210.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 7 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50944676 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 66.00 mg/dL,68.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 172.00 mg/dL,202.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 8 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50944671 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 103.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 249.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 5 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50944336 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50943513 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 50.00 mg/dL and 58.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 258.00 mg/dL and 240.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 3 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50935928 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 57 mg/dL compared to readings of 220 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 7 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50931744 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50930492 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 53 mg/dL compared to readings of 162 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 10 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50929666 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 41 mg/dL compared to readings of 269 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the D Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 12 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50929468 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 67 mg/dL compared to readings of 200 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 1 day. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50929326 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 70.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 300.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 1 day. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50929099 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50929098 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 51.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 202.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 1 day. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50928926 ↗
  • InjurySep 29, 2026Unable to Obtain Readings; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    An unspecified sensor error message was reported with the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) device and customer was unable to obtain readings. The customer did not report any symptoms but an ambulance was called. Upon arrival, a glucose reading of 32 mg/dL was obtained on unknown device. The ambulance staff attempted intravenous insertion multiple times; the customer resisted, fell from chair, but recovered after oral glucose medication within 5-10 minutes. There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: Hypoglycemia

    MAUDE report 50927102 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 50926261 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 55.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 261.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 9 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50914818 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 350 mg/dL and 360 mg/dL compared to readings of 107 mg/dL and 60 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the D Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 11 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50913204 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 60 mg/dL compared to readings of 268 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 2 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50913193 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 51 mg/dL compared to readings of 368 mg/dL respectively obtained on a meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the D Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 14 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50912387 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 83.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 361.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 3 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50911761 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 45.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 355.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the D Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 7 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50911591 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 56.00 mg/dL compared to readings of 264.00 mg/dL respectively obtained on a Meter and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 2 days. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50911543 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    A customer reported receiving erroneous glucose results from an Abbott Diabetes Care device. The customer received sensor scan results of 298 mg/dL compared to readings of 106 mg/dL respectively obtained on an Other Consumer Non-ADC Product and the results, when plotted on a Parkes Error Grid, fall into the C Zone, showing the difference in values to be clinically significant. The length of sensor wear was 1 day. There was no report of death, serious injury, or mistreatment associated with this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50911023 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.