| Class 2 Device Recall |  |
Date Initiated by Firm | February 09, 2023 |
Date Posted | January 16, 2024 |
Recall Status1 |
Completed |
Recall Number | Z-0734-2024 |
Recall Event ID |
93393 |
510(K)Number | K213996 |
Product Classification |
Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Factory Calibrated, Not For Use With Automated Insulin Delivery Systems - Product Code QLG
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Product | FreeStyle Libre 3 App, part of Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, when used on the Android 13 Operating System |
Code Information |
UDI-DI: 00357599816001, Software v.3.4.0 and below |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 1360 S Loop Rd Alameda CA 94502-7000
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For Additional Information Contact | Lindsy Delco 510-749-5000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | If using affected glucose monitoring app on Android 13 Operating System, extended periods of signal loss may be experienced, due to app not connected, which could impact ability to receive glucose reading/alarms, which could lead to undetected low or high glucose, which could result in delayed treatment: not taking insulin (for high glucose), or not taking glucose (for low glucose) when required. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
Action | On 2/9/23, an Important Message/Communication was sent to customers informing them of the following:
If you experience extended periods of signal loss, either of the following actions should allow reconnection: 1) Turn your smartphone's Bluetooth OFF and then ON
2) Turn your smartphone OFF and then ON
To be notified if extended periods of signal loss occur: 1) Open your FreeStyle Libre 3 app, navigate to Alarms, and configure your signal loss alarm to be ON with "Override Do Not Disturb" enabled. 2) Please refer to www.FreeStyleAndroid.com for more information on how to configure alarms.
On 2/27/23, another Important Message/Communication was sent to customers informing them that updated software version 3.4.2 was available to fix the connection issue.
Questions can be directed to Customer Care team at 1-855-632-8658. The team is available 7 days a week from 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time, excluding holidays.
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Quantity in Commerce | 45,173 |
Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, CA, NJ, UT, PA, MS, OH, TX, MN, FL, LA, NE, MI, VA, NC, MA, IN, SC, IA.
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Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = QLG
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