7 deaths linked to faulty blood glucose monitors as FDA issues safety warning

Fox Business·Dec 2

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A safety warning has been issued by the FDA due to reports of faulty blood glucose monitors being linked to deaths and injuries. The monitors, which are made by Abbott, have been associated with at least 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries, with some reports citing over 700 injuries. The FDA has warned users to discontinue use of the affected monitors.

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