Reported Aug 23, 2023 · Ongoing

FreeStyle Libre 2 Readers, REF: 71951-01 and 71953-01, used with FreeStyle Libre 2 System

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. · 1360 S Loop Rd · Alameda, CA · 94502-7000

Is this the product you have?

  • FreeStyle Libre 2 Readers
  • REF
    • 71951-01 and 71953-01
    • used with FreeStyle Libre 2 System
Lot codes and dates

2 of 2 products · 423 lot codes

Recalled lot codes, grouped by product number
REFUDI-DILots
71951-01357599805005
  • 02A289D
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  • 01C256D
  • 02C313D
  • 01D018D
  • 02D093D
  • 02D129D
71953-01357599803001
  • 01A198D
  • 02A198D
  • 03A198D
  • 04A198D
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  • 01A202D
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  • 02D160D
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Amount recalled
1,722,645

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

If blood glucose monitoring system users attempt to start a new sensor, when the old sensor wasn't used for the full 14-day wear time, then the reader may display "Incompatible Sensor" message. If users don't have the previous sensor, or FreeStyle Libre 2 app, or the sensor's full wear time hasn't ended, users may be unable to start a new sensor, which could result in no or delayed glucose results

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 6:20 PM UTC

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