7 Deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors
4 days ago
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- Abbott Diabetes Care warns of faulty glucose readings in FreeStyle Libre 3 and 3 Plus sensors.
- Internal testing linked the issue to a single production line, affecting 3 million sensors.
- Seven deaths and 736 severe injuries reported, with 57 severe injuries in the U.S.
- Faulty sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings, leading to dangerous treatment decisions.
- Abbott advises affected customers to discontinue use and offers free replacements.
- The FDA provides additional information on the recall.