The FDA has granted clearance for a standalone reader for the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM. The reader uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery similar to what is used in other electronic devices ...

The newly cleared FreeStyle Libre 3 reader uses the same rechargeable lithium-ion battery as the recalled devices—as do a wide range of smartphones and other mobile devices—and Abbott noted ...

The reader uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is commonly found in many other electronic devices like mobile phones. The user manual for the FreeStyle Libre 3 reader provides details on ...

Credit: Abbott. The FreeStyle Libre 3 reader is a standalone, small handheld device that displays real-time glucose readings. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a standalone reader ...

Abbott Laboratories ABT recently announced the FDA clearance of a standalone reader for its FreeStyle Libre 3 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system (iCGM). Through the reader, diabetes ...

This safety notification does not affect any of the FreeStyle Libre family of sensors. References: Abbott issues safety notification for FreeStyle Libre ® family of readers in the U.S. News release.

The FreeStyle Libre reader collects glucose data from the sensor worn on the back of a person’s upper arm. Users can rely on a smartphone app instead, but switching would require starting with a ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall for a specific batch of FreeStyle Libre® 3 sensors distributed in the U.S. … ...

Abbott has issued a voluntary medical device correction to warn users about the potential for battery swelling, overheating or fire with three of its FreeStyle Libre readers. According to a notice ...

Users don't have to get rid of their FreeStyle Libre products, the FDA says, but should charge them only with the provided equipment. BSIP/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty Images CNN — ...