FreeStyle Freedom Lite 70920 (UDI 00699073000026)Recalls & reported problems

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

All models of FreeStyle Freedom Lite (5)

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

Quick summary

This Abbott FreeStyle Freedom Lite blood glucose meter is the subject of 1,032 adverse event reports, which mention no deaths and 33 injuries. Nearly all reports describe the meter not turning on, and a few mention readings that were incorrect or could not be obtained. Reports fell from 86 in the previous 12 months to 36 in the latest 12 months. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports: 1,037
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 34
Recalls naming it: 0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,037 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00699073000026), received between Mar 8, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 34 injuries, 1,003 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Power Up” (1,009 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 Up1,009
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings11
No Device Output10
Unable to Obtain Readings8
High Readings3
Device Displays Incorrect Message1
Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
Key or Button Unresponsive/not Working1

Patient problems

No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions676
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient325
Hypoglycemia16
Loss of consciousness14
Hyperglycemia10
Insufficient Information4
Dizziness3
Blurred Vision1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,037 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

MalfunctionSep 30, 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 50943446 ↗
MalfunctionSep 30, 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 50943401 ↗
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 50928554 ↗
MalfunctionSep 21, 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 50837235 ↗
MalfunctionSep 21, 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 50836955 ↗
MalfunctionAug 31, 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 50516750 ↗
MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Failure to Power Up
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50492580 ↗
InjuryAug 21, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
The customer reported erratic readings with the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) device. The customer received unspecified erratic sensor scan results. It is unknown whether any symptoms were experienced. The customer was able to eat something provided by a third party. There was no report of death or permanent impairment associated with this event.
Patient problems: Hypoglycemia
MAUDE report 50383837 ↗
MalfunctionMay 25, 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 25268792 ↗
MalfunctionMay 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 25096450 ↗
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 25079083 ↗
MalfunctionApr 28, 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 25019559 ↗
MalfunctionApr 24, 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 24985359 ↗
MalfunctionApr 24, 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 24975651 ↗
MalfunctionApr 20, 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 24925223 ↗
MalfunctionApr 20, 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 24921998 ↗
MalfunctionApr 20, 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 24921968 ↗
MalfunctionApr 15, 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 24882944 ↗
MalfunctionApr 14, 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 24868561 ↗
MalfunctionApr 11, 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 24851751 ↗
MalfunctionApr 10, 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 24838241 ↗
MalfunctionApr 2, 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 24761935 ↗
MalfunctionApr 1, 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 24753280 ↗
MalfunctionMar 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 24504405 ↗
MalfunctionFeb 25, 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 24440234 ↗

Device details

UDI-DI	`00699073000026`
Brand	FreeStyle Freedom Lite
Model	70920
Company	Abbott Diabetes Care Inc
Product code	LFR · Glucose dehydrogenase, glucose
Class	Class 2
FDA submission	None listed
Implant	No
Rx / OTC	—
Single use	Yes
Sterile	No
MRI safety	Labeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Status	In Commercial Distribution
Record updated	May 16, 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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