Cardinal Health recalls Freestyle Libre 14 Day Glucose Monitors (item 5479084) shipped between Feb 2020 and March 2021 due to temperature exposure causing inaccurate readings.
Due to shipping delays the devices were exposed to temperature excursions of 31.9¿F, intermittently over a 2 hour and 15 minute period of time which may cause inaccurate results.
Cardinal Health is recalling Freestyle Libre 14 Day Glucose Monitors that were shipped between February 2020 and March 2021. These devices may show inaccurate glucose readings because they were exposed to temperature extremes during shipping.
The devices were exposed to temperature extremes (31.9°F) during shipping for up to 2 hours and 15 minutes. This exposure may cause the glucose monitors to display inaccurate blood sugar levels, potentially leading to incorrect health decisions.
People who own or use the Freestyle Libre 14 Day Glucose Monitors with item number 5479084 shipped between February 2020 and March 2021 are affected. Diabetics using these monitors for blood glucose tracking are most at risk of inaccurate readings.
Check for the item number 5479084 on the device packaging or label. The product was shipped between February 2020 and March 2021 with NDC/UPC code 57599000101.
Look for the item number 5479084 on the device packaging or label.
The devices were exposed to temperature extremes (31.9°F) during shipping for up to 2 hours and 15 minutes, which may cause inaccurate glucose readings.
Check for the item number 5479084 on the device packaging or label. The product was shipped between February 2020 and March 2021 with NDC/UPC code 57599000101.
The recall does not require immediate action. Check the device details to confirm if it's affected; no remedy is provided in this recall notice.
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Subject: Recall Z-1930-2021 — Cardinal Health Cardinal Health Hello, I own a Cardinal Health that is covered by recall Z-1930-2021 from Cardinal Health. 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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