Abbott Laboratories Issues Correction on 3 Million Glucose Sensors Over Possible Faulty Readings

Incorrect low glucose readings over an extended period of time could lead to improper treatment decisions for people living with diabetes, the company said.
Abbott Laboratories Issues Correction on 3 Million Glucose Sensors Over Possible Faulty Readings
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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
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Global health care company Abbott Laboratories has initiated a medical device correction on nearly 3 million glucose-monitoring sensors following internal testing that indicated some sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings.

The device corrections include the FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus models in the United States. The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is a continuous glucose-monitoring (CGM) system that includes the sensor and a Libre app. The sensor is typically applied to the back of the patient’s upper arm and automatically streams glucose readings to a smartphone.

Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.