Abbott recalls 4 million glucose monitor readers over risk they can catch fire
Health care giant Abbott has recalled four million readers for glucose monitors after reports that devices were overheating and catching fire when patients used non-Abbott charging cords.
The recall includes readers for several different models of Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors, which help people with diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels regularly without finger pricks. The sensors used in the devices are not impacted by the recall, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
