Abbott Diabetes Care recalls FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor REF 72081-01 UDI-DI code 00357599818005 due to manufacturing issues that may cause carbon buildup in the sensor, potentially leading to incorrect low glucose readings. Affected units have specific serial numbers and expiry dates.
Due to a manufacturing process issue that may cause carbon build up in the sensor that may result in incorrect low glucose results
Abbott Diabetes Care is recalling FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors with specific serial numbers and expiry dates (12/31/2025) because a manufacturing issue may cause carbon buildup in the sensor, resulting in incorrect low glucose readings. This could lead to unsafe blood sugar levels if users rely on the device.
The sensor may develop carbon buildup during manufacturing, which can cause inaccurate glucose readings. Specifically, it may show falsely low glucose levels, potentially leading to dangerous hypoglycemia if users rely on the device without realizing their blood sugar is too low.
People who own or use the FreeStyle Libre 3 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System with the affected sensor model (REF 72081-01) and the listed serial numbers or expiry date (12/31/2025) are at risk. Diabetics using this sensor for glucose monitoring are most affected.
Check if your FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor has the model number REF 72081-01 and UDI-DI code 00357599818005. Affected units were sold with an expiry date of 12/31/2025 and include specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Verify your sensor's model number (REF 72081-01) and UDI-DI code (00357599818005) to see if it's affected.
If your sensor is affected, contact Abbott Diabetes Care directly for instructions on how to replace it.
The affected sensor has model number REF 72081-01 and UDI-DI code 00357599818005.
Check your sensor's model number and UDI-DI code. Affected units have the model number REF 72081-01 and UDI-DI code 00357599818005 with an expiry date of 12/31/2025.
The recall does not require immediate replacement; you can contact Abbott Diabetes Care for instructions on how to replace the sensor if it's affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Diabetes Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1020-2026 — Abbott Diabetes Care Abbott Diabetes Care Hello, I own a Abbott Diabetes Care that is covered by recall Z-1020-2026 from Abbott Diabetes Care. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
