FDA announces Abbott Diabetes Care glucose monitor sensor recall - UPI.com

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Officials for Abbott Diabetes Care have recalled some of the company's FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitor sensors for people with diabetes.

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday the recall applies to FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors with model numbers 72081-01 and 72080-01 and unique device identifiers 00357599818005 or 00357599819002.

Also recalled are FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors with model numbers 78768-01, 78769-01 and unique device identifiers 00357599844011 or 00357599843014.

The FreeStyle Libre 3 readers and mobile apps are not subject to the recall, nor are other Libre products or Abbott bio-wearable devices.

Patients can check to see if their current and unused sensors have been recalled by visiting the FreeStyle check website, choosing the "Confirm Sensor Serial Number" link and entering the serial numbers on the devices.