Events

Recall of Device Recall FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    51399
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1258-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-03-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-02-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-02-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=80196
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System, test, blood, glucose, over the counter - Product Code NBW
  • Reason
    Product dispositioned for destruction was potentially diverted to end users.
  • Action
    The firm, Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC), will be posting notification on its Abbott Diabetes Care website. Also, the firm issued an "IMPORTANT: MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 13, 2009, to customers ( registered users of Free Style, Free Style Flash, FreeStyle Freedom or Free Style Navigator). For foreign consignees/customers, the firm has issued communication worldwide. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to please check the lot number on the test strip carton or vial for the affected product number; if found, discontinue use and call the ADC Customer Care line at: 1-800-310-1500 and the ADC representative will provide information on how to return the test strips and arrange to have replacement test strips sent. If you have any questions, please call ADC Customer Care line at 1-800-310-1500.

Device

Device Recall FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring Test Strips
  • Model / Serial
    Part number/Lot or Serial Number/Expiration dates: 70345-02, 70468-1/0803221/Feb 2010; 70468-05/0802523/Jan 2010; 70344-02/0802832, 0802823, 0802422/JAN 2010, 70827-01/0817617/Jun 2010; 70468-04/0718730/ July 2009; 70817-01/0812304/May 2010
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    The firm, ADC, quarantined the eight lots and disposed them to scrap. These eight lots were not released from the firm ADC's control; therefore, the firm was unable to determine the number of consignees.
  • Product Description
    FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System Test Strips and Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System Test Strips, for use with FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Test Strips respectively, 100 count, manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA. || Product is used with FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Meters to measure glucose (sugar) in whole blood. The test strips are used for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems are intended for use in the home and in professional settings to monitor blood glucose levels.
  • Manufacturer
    Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

Manufacturer

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., 1360 S Loop Rd, Alameda CA 94502-7000
  • Source
    USFDA