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Abbott Precision Link Software (Version 2.1), (Version 2.2), (Version 2.3), (Version 2.4), (Version 2.5), and (Version 2

FDA device recall Z-0709-2007 · posted 2007-05-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Reason for recall
If the time and date are not set correctly on both the user's meter and computer, there is the potential for incorrect times and dates to be assigned to the results in the Precision Link Software.
Action taken
Firm initiated its recall on 12/21/2006. The firm provided customer letters with additional information (eg. flyer or insert) to customers that they had addresses for via fedex. In addition, the product notification was posted on the firm's internet website. Further, a flyer is to be included as a supplement to the user manual.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NBW
Quantity affected
67,601 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA as well as abroad to Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curacao, Czech/Slovak Republics, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Sal
Date initiated
2006-12-18
Date posted
2007-05-23
Date terminated
2010-12-20
Location
Alameda, CA

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