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FreeStyle Connect Blood Glucose Test Strips; Recalling Firm/Manufacturer: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., 1360 South Loop Ro

FDA device recall Z-0605-06 · posted 2006-03-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Reason for recall
The device may give inaccurate elevated blood glucose test results. This may lead to over treatment and hypoglycemic complications may result.
Action taken
On 2/17/06 the firm initiated the recall via its reps and on 2/22/06 notification was via letters explaining the reason for the recall and reporting that its reps will replace the units.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJX
Quantity affected
900
Distribution
The product was released for distribution to 28 consignees in US. The recall was appropriately extended to the consumer/user level; i.e., the physicians and hospitals who received the recalled product
Date initiated
2006-02-17
Date posted
2006-03-15
Date terminated
2011-01-20
Location
Alameda, CA

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