Glucose meter warning
ROCKVILLE, MD - MedWatch, the Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Abbott Laboratories notified users of Precision Xtra, Optium, ReliOn Ultima, Rite Aid, and Kroger blood glucose meters (made after
Jan. 31, 2007
) to check the meter display screen to make sure it’s working properly. If meters are dropped onto a hard surface, part of the display can be jarred or disconnected, making it difficult to read the lot number or date information. Dropping the meter can cause the screen to appear blank, which could result in inability to view test results, which may cause a significant risk for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Users who note the display screen isn’t working properly should immediately stop using their meter. Patients should keep their glucose meters in the wallet provided to offer added protection for the meter. If the meter is dropped on a hard surface, patients should immediately perform a meter display check. Instructions on how to do this are detailed in the meter's Users Guide. If no problems are encountered during the automatic display check, the meter is ready for use. Read the complete MedWatch summary at www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Glucose.
