Abbott Recalls Some Glucose Monitor Systems Due to Fire Risk

FDA says Abbott is recalling the FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14 day, and Libre 2 Flash Glucose Management Systems for risk of extreme heat and fire.

• 4,210,785 devices recalled in the US
• The systems’ reader devices, which use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, may get extremely hot, spark, or catch on fire if not properly stored, charged, or used with its Abbott provided USB cable and power adapter

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