Abbott Faulty Glucose Monitor Sensors

Certain Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus glucose monitoring sensors have been recalled by the FDA because they can provide incorrect glucose readings that may put users at risk.

This is an important safety alert, if you or a loved one uses one of these sensors, please read carefully.

What the Recall Means

• The FDA has issued a recall of specific Abbott glucose sensors after receiving reports that they may give inaccurately low glucose readings.
• Incorrect readings can lead users to improperly adjust insulin or medication, which may cause serious health complications.

Reported Harms

Health authorities and news reports confirm:

• At least seven deaths have been linked to the faulty glucose readings from these sensors.
• Hundreds of serious injuries have been reported, including dangerously low blood sugar episodes and other complications from incorrect treatment decisions.

This recall is significant because it involves a medical device that many people with diabetes use daily to manage their condition.

Device Classification

Although these sensors are considered Class II medical devices (a moderate-risk classification), the FDA has taken this recall very seriously due to the severity of reported harm, including death and serious injury.