http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON261801
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22112565
> The MHRA today asked people with diabetes to check if they have a specific type of blood glucose meter at home. A software fault causes two specific models to either turn off or give a false low reading in the event that the blood glucose level is extremely high.
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> The OneTouch Verio Pro (serial numbers that start with RA, RB, RC, RD or RE) and the OneTouch Verio IQ (serial numbers that start with TA or TB) manufactured by LifeScan are blood glucose meter models that are used by people with diabetes at home. The OneTouch Verio meters are used by approximately 22,000 active users.
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> The manufacturer is recalling both models because the faulty software causes the OneTouch Verio Pro to give falsely low readings and the OneTouch Verio IQ to turn off in the unlikely event a person has an extremely high blood glucose level of 56.8 mmol/L and above.
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> This software issue affects all OneTouch Verio meters, including the OneTouch Verio Pro+ models that are used only in healthcare settings. The manufacturer has issued an alert to healthcare professionals about this issue.
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> The software fault in the specific meters could mean diagnosis and treatment are delayed. The MHRA wants people with diabetes to check if they have these meters at home and if they do, to contact LifeScan who will provide a fully-working replacement meter free of charge. OneTouch Verio strips and other models of Lifescan meters are not affected by the fault or recall.
Jonathan
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