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Standalone reader for FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM receives FDA clearance
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 ... power adapter to charge the device.
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FDA clears Abbott's hand-held diabetes reader for FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM
The newly cleared FreeStyle Libre 3 reader uses the same rechargeable lithium-ion battery as the recalled ... details on how to safely store, charge and use the device, including always using ...
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FDA Issues Alert on FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor Recall
The recall only affects the sensor component of the FreeStyle Libre 3 system, which also includes a reader and an app ... who ...
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FDA dubs Abbott's FreeStyle Libre battery issues a Class I recall, spanning 4.2M devices
After Abbott warned users of its FreeStyle Libre diabetes monitoring hardware earlier this week of the possibility of dangerous battery issues ... increase when charging the reader’s lithium ...
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FDA warns of risk of overheating, fire with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors
The monitor used with the FreeStyle Libre line uses lithium-ion batteries similar to those in a mobile phone. The battery is ... storing charging or using their reader can visit ...
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Abbott warns FreeStyle Libre users about rare cases of battery swelling, overheating
A voluntary medical device correction warned users of three Abbott FreeStyle Libre ... potential battery swelling, overheating or fire, Abbott recommends the following: Charge the reader battery ...
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4.2M FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors recalled by FDA for risk of overheating, fire
The monitor used with the FreeStyle Libre line uses lithium-ion batteries similar to those in a mobile phone. The battery is ... storing charging or using their reader can visit ...