Check Your CGM: Recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors Associated With 7 Deaths

[ad_1] Well being care expertise firm Abbott has recalled sure FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus steady glucose monitoring methods as a result of the sensors are displaying incorrect glucose readings which might be decrease than the physique's precise ranges. This might result in diabetic customers making the fallacious remedy choices.

As of Jan. 7, Abbott reported that the recalled sensor has triggered 860 critical accidents and been related to seven deaths.

On Nov. 24, 2025, Abbott despatched a letter to all affected clients about this problem, and the US Meals and Drug Administration notified the general public on Dec. 2, 2025. As we speak, the FDA up to date its alert to categorise it as a Class I recall, which means that using the affected FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGMs may trigger critical well being penalties or demise.

The FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus is on CNET's record of the finest steady glucose displays , which has been up to date to incorporate a notice concerning the recall.

How one can discover out in case your Libre 3 CGM has been recalled The FreeStyle Libre 3 mannequin numbers which were recalled are 72081-01 and 72080-01. The recalled FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus mannequin numbers are 78768-01 and 78769-01.

If in case you have a FreeStyle Libre 3 or 3 Plus, you'll be able to test whether or not it was recalled at www.freestylecheck.com. There, you may be requested to verify your sensor's serial quantity, which will be situated in or on the next:

The FreeStyle Libre 3 app: On the primary menu, click on "About." The serial quantity shall be beneath "Final 3 Sensors."Libre app: From the underside menu, click on "Profile," then "About." It will likely be beneath "Final 3 Sensors."FreeStyle Libre 3 reader: Within the settings menu, click on "System Standing," then "System Information."Sensor applicator or carton: Yow will discover the serial quantity on the underside label. In case you decide that your sensor is included within the recall, instantly discontinue use. On www.freestylecheck.com, you'll be able to report that your sensor is affected and a alternative shall be despatched to you for free of charge.

In case you're presently sporting a recalled sensor, Abbott recommends that you simply cease utilizing it and take away it out of your arm. Till your alternative arrives, you should utilize a blood glucose meter , your FreeStyle Libre 3 reader's built-in meter or one other sensor.