ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1307-06 ยท NBW System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

Abbott brand FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meter, distributed by Abbott Diabetes Care, 1420 Harbor Bay Pwky. Alameda, CA 94502. Manufactured by: Flextronics International, Long Jing Industrial Estate, Long Jing Road, Xi Li Town, Nantou District, Shenzhen, China

DateAug 3, 2006 (initiated May 22, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe products may encounter display problem, 'Er 4' message, during prolonged use when the low battery symbol is displayed. The situation can render the meter either inoperable or operable with invalid user configuration data including selectable unit of measure, and strip calibration code.
Root causeOther
ActionOn 5/22/06, the firm issued letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions for the corrective actions.
Quantity2,365,000 meters (approx.-both types
DistributionWorldwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051839FREE-STYLE FREEDOM BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM, MODEL 11001
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., Mar 9, 2006
K992684FREESTYLE BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc., Jan 14, 2000