Freestyle Lite test strip recall

rubystar2 · 06-17-2009, 23:14

Yesterday I received a certified letter from Abbott Labs stating there has been a recall on FreeStyle Lite test strips lot # 0822524. These strips can cause false low readings. If you have FreeStyle Lite test strips of this lot number, you are to throw them out and call their Abbott Diabetes Care Customer Care at 1-888-466-0071 and they will arrange to have replacement strips sent to you at no charge. The same phone number can be called if you have any questions regarding your test strips. Thankfully, I did not have any test strips of this lot number. Hopefully you won't either.

billandsueles · 02-04-2010, 17:48

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Originally Posted by rubystar2

Yesterday I received a certified letter from Abbott Labs stating there has been a recall on FreeStyle Lite test strips lot # 0822524. These strips can cause false low readings. If you have FreeStyle Lite test strips of this lot number, you are to throw them out and call their Abbott Diabetes Care Customer Care at 1-888-466-0071 and they will arrange to have replacement strips sent to you at no charge. The same phone number can be called if you have any questions regarding your test strips. Thankfully, I did not have any test strips of this lot number. Hopefully you won't either.

I ran parallel comparison tests with my Ultra Mini vs the Freestyle Lite. My Ultra Mini has tested + to - 1 with my lab blood work.
I ran parallel with 1 Ultra Mini and 3 Freestyle Lite Meters using 2 sets of Freestryle Lite Strips for 260-270 strips. I got readings for the Freestylw Lite ranging from 22 points over to 49 points down from my Ultra Mini. My conclusion is that the Freestyle Lite meter is dangerous to ones diabetic health.