Indian Clarity

Light. Truth. Clarity.

Loading ad...
Health

7 deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors

Abbott Diabetes Care has reported that faulty glucose monitors have been linked to seven deaths and hundreds of serious injuries. The problem affects approximately 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors, with 1.5 million of those devices already expired or in use.

7 deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors

Credit: Jill Delsaux/Getty Images

Key Highlights

  • Seven deaths and hundreds of injuries linked to Abbott glucose monitors.
  • Three million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus devices affected.
  • Issue identified from a single production line.
  • Approximately 1.5 million affected devices have expired or been used.
  • Abbott issued a warning regarding faulty glucose readings.
Loading ad...

Sources

  1. 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Related Stories

Loading ad...