Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. Abbott brand FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meter, distributed by Abbott Diabetes Care, 1420 Harbor Bay Pwky. Alameda, CA 94502. Manufactured by: Flextronics International, Long Jing Industrial Estate, Long Jing Road, Xi Li Town, Nantou District, Shenzhen, China Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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Abbott brand FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meter, distributed by Abbott Diabetes Care, 1420 Harbor Bay Pwky. Alameda, CA 94502. Manufactured by: Flextronics International, Long Jing Industrial Estate, Long Jing Road, Xi Li Town, Nantou District, Shenzhen, China
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Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
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Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. is recalling Abbott brand FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Meter, distributed by Abbott Diabetes Care, 1420 Harbor B due to The products may encounter display problem, 'Er 4' message, during prolonged use when the low battery symbol is displayed. The situation can render th. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The products may encounter display problem, 'Er 4' message, during prolonged use when the low battery symbol is displayed. The situation can render the meter either inoperable or operable with invalid user configuration data including selectable unit of measure, and strip calibration code.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 5/22/06, the firm issued letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected products and providing instructions for the corrective actions.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026