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FreeStyle Libre recallZ-1273-2023 · Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. · initiated Feb 13, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Lithium-ion batteries in glucose monitoring system readers may swell, overheat, or pose fire hazard. Only use the charging cable/power adapter included with readers. Do not use reader if it is damaged, cracked, swelling, too hot to hold, it will no longer hold charge, or it fails Reader Test. Do not use other chargers. User Manual update includes instructions on reader safe storage, charging, use.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

On 02/13/2023, correction notices were mailed or emailed to customers, health care professionals, and distribution partners who were asked to do the following: To determine if the Reader needs to be replaced, answer these questions: Does Reader appear damaged, cracked, or swollen? Has Reader been too hot to hold? Is it no longer able to hold a charge? If NO to all, perform a Reader Test. See www.FreeStyleBattery.com If yes or if the test failed, discontinue use and call Customer Service for replacement. - Don't expose the Reader, power adapter or yellow USB cable to liquids. - Store the Reader between -4 F and 140 F. - Avoid getting dust, dirt, blood, control solution, water, bleach, or any other substance in the test strip or USB port. - Check USB port and make sure it is dry and free of debris. - Use only the Abbott provided power adapter and yellow USB cable that came with your Reader and check they are free from damage. - Ensure you can access the power adapter and quickly disconnect it to prevent the potential risk of electrical shock. - Don't force or bend the end of the yellow USB cable into the Reader's USB port. - If the Reader is dropped or subjected to impact, perform a Reader Test to confirm it is still working properly. Customers are asked to acknowledge they have read and understood the actions contained in the letter by clicking the link or scanning the QR code. Health Care Professions were asked to ask their patients the questions above. Distribution Partners were asked to forward the correction notice and response form to customers. Customers with questions can contact Customer Service at 1-855-632-8658, available 7 days a week from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time excluding major holidays.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1273-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Feb 13, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Apr 6, 2023
Recalling firm
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Quantity
336,085
Product code
PZE
FDA submissions
P160030
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide.

Product description

FreeStyle Libre Reader, REF: 71525-01, 71701-01, 71739-01 a component of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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REF/UDI-DI/Lot: 71525-01/357599000219/02Y702D, 01Y699D, 02Y699D, 01Y698D, 02Y697D, 04Y690D, 03Y690D, 01Y683D, 02Y683D, 01Y674D, 02Y672D, 01Y669D, 02Y666D, 01Y659D, 02Y658D, 02Y656D, 04Y655D, 01Y655D, 01Y652D, 02Y653D, 03Y653D, 03Y651D, 01Y641D, 02Y638D, 01Y637D, 02Y635D, 01Y629D, 03Y628D, 01Y628D, 02Y628D, 02Y621D, 02Y622D, 02Y620D, 02Y608D, 04Y608D, 01Y608D, 01Y603D, 03Y599D, 04Y600D, 02Y596D, 06Y596D, 03Y596D, 07Y547D, 07Y546D, 08Y546D, 05Y540D, 06Y538D, 05Y537D, 03Y536D, 04Y523D, 02Y522D, 02Y519D, 02Y512D, 01Y512D, 01Y511D, 02Y510D, 01Y505D, 02Y504D, 04Y355D, 02Y355D, 01Y352D, 01Y349D, 03Y348D, 01Y348D, 02Y348D, 01Y339D, 01Y335D, 02Y334D, 02Y335D, 03Y314D, 01Y313D, 02Y312D, 01Y312D, 02Y311D, 01Y311D, 02Y310D, 04Y310D, 02Y307D, 03Y307D, 01Y304D, 02Y303D, 02Y304D; 71701-01/357599000226/01Y702D, 01Y694D, 03Y693D, 02Y686D, 03Y683D, 02Y574D, 01Y563D, 02Y563D, 01Y564D, 03Y562D, 01Y552D, 02Y552D, 06Y550D, 05Y539D, 05Y538D, 06Y537D, 01Y536D, 01Y532D, 02Y531D, 03Y522D, 02Y518D, 02Y511D, 01Y508D, 02Y505D, 04Y356D, 01Y356D, 02Y356D, 01Y321D, 01Y320D, 02Y320D, 01Y317D, 02Y317D; 71739-01/357599000240/03Y754D, 03Y734D, 01Y705D, 01Y671D

Devices named in this recall

3 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under P160030 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91756).

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