Major Glucose Test Strip Recall: What It Means in RI
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Brands Affected
Abbott’s glucose test strips are marketed under the brand names Precision Xceed Pro; Precision Xtra; Medisense Optium; Optium; OptiumEZ; and ReliOn Ultima. They are used with Abbott’s
Signs to Look For
Dr. Smith said the first sign of a defective strip is if the results appear abnormally slow. “If it takes more than five seconds, which is longer than usual, that’s a sign this isn’t working right.” He also said it’s important to be vigilant; if one strip is accurate in the package, they may not all be. If you’re concerned the recall may affect you, check with your pharmacy, Dr. Smith advises, as your pharmacist is in a better position to know what brands they’re dispensed to you. If result numbers just don’t seem accurate, Dr. Smith says to consult with your physician.
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