FDA Device recall Z-0485-2014
FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips
- FDA Device
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2013-12-25
On 2013-12-25 the FDA classified a Class I recall of FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips by Abbott Diabetes Care, citing certain lots of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips produce erroneously low blood glucose results when using FreeStyle Blood Glucose Meters, FreeStyle Flash Blo….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0485-2014 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-11-18 |
| Published | 2013-12-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Abbott Diabetes Care |
| Distribution | US |
Product
FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count UPC 6 99073 12050 2; Freestyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; for Institutional Use only 50 count: UPC 6 99073 70792 5 Manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. Alameda, CA. The FreeStyle Blood Glucose test strip is intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in capillary whole blood from the finger, upper arm and palm. It is intended for use by healthcare professionals and people with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of a diabetes control program. It is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus, and it is not intended for use on neonates or arterial blood.
Reason
Certain lots of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips produce erroneously low blood glucose results when using FreeStyle Blood Glucose Meters, FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meters and the FreeStyle blood glucose meter built into the OmniPod system. Erroneously low results that are not recognized may pose significant risks to your health.
Identifiers
| upc | 699073120502 |
|---|---|
| upc | 699073707925 |
| code_info | Part number 12050-21: Lot number: 1285007 Exp. date: 2014/06; Part number 70792-20 (instuitional use) Lot number: 1373262, Exp. Date 2015/02 |
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0485-2014%22
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