Errors in Abbott glucose meters led to 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

Some Abbott Diabetes Care blood glucose meters are giving users incorrect glucose readings. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this error has led to seven deaths and more than 700 serious injuries worldwide. CNN.

Inaccurate glucose readings can lead to inappropriate treatment. Abbott warned that the issue affects approximately 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors, but does not affect other Libre products. Patients can visit FreeStyleCheck.comto check if the problem affects their sensors and replace them free of charge.

The FDA published detailed information about the sensors in its notice. The agency considers this a "potentially high-risk issue" and will update its website as new information becomes available.

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В FDA message It states that patients should check their sensors and, if necessary, immediately stop using them and dispose of the devices.

If abnormally low glucose readings go undetected for a long time, this can lead to inappropriate treatment of people with diabetes, such as excessive carbohydrate consumption or skipping or delaying insulin injections. Such decisions carry serious health risks, including potential injury or death.

There have been about 60 injuries in the United States, Abbott said, none of which were fatal.

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Abbott stated that the manufacturing issue affecting these products has been resolved and production continues. The company does not expect "significant supply disruptions" for those seeking replacement meter orders or for new orders.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes affects approximately one in ten people in the country—approximately 38 million people. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

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