Got this by text today about Libre CVS has been notified that Rx 161 FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre Plus may be subject to a recall. More info: call your pharmacist Got this when I asked ChatGPT Here’s an overview of what’s known so far about the notice you heard: that FreeStyle Libre 3 (and “Libre 3 Plus”) sensors — sometimes dispensed via pharmacies such as CVS Pharmacy — are subject to a safety recall/correction. I also include what you should do if you or someone you know uses one. ✅ What’s going on — recall / correction for Libre 3 / Libre 3 Plus • On November 24 2025, Abbott announced a “medical device correction” affecting certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus continuous-glucose-monitoring (CGM) sensors distributed in the U.S.  • The issue arises from a manufacturing defect — tied to one specific production line — that causes some sensors to report incorrectly low glucose readings.  • According to Abbott, around 3 million sensors in the U.S. are potentially affected. They estimate ~half of them have already expired or been used.  • The problem has been linked to serious risks: globally there are 736 reports of severe adverse events and seven deaths potentially associated with the defect (though none of the deaths reportedly occurred in the U.S.).  • Importantly: the issue affects only the sensors. The Libre 3 reader device, the mobile app, and other Libre models (Libre 2, 14-day Libre, etc.) are not impacted.  📲 What you (or someone using Libre 3 / Libre 3 Plus) should do If you got a notice from CVS — or otherwise — referencing Rx 161 or Libre 3 / Libre Plus, here are the recommended steps: • Visit the official sensor-check site: www.FreeStyleCheck.com and enter the serial number of your sensor. The serial number is on the sensor applicator, the carton, or viewable in the Libre 3 app/reader under “system info.”  • If the sensor is flagged as “potentially affected”: stop using it immediately and dispose of it — do not rely on it for glucose readings.  • Request a free replacement sensor from Abbott via the same website or by contacting their customer service number (1-833-815-4273).  • Until you receive a verified replacement, rely on a traditional blood-glucose meter (finger-stick) or the built-in meter in the Libre 3 reader — especially if sensor readings don’t match your symptoms.  ⚠️ Why this matters (and what the risk is) • A false low reading could prompt a person to eat too many carbs (thinking their glucose is low) or skip/delay insulin — or the opposite, depending on their treatment plan. That could lead to dangerously high or low blood sugars.  • For people with diabetes relying on continuous monitoring (especially those on insulin), accurate readings are critical. A malfunction could result in severe health events — which is why the recall/correction was issued. 

Posted by Pastor Gary at 2025-12-03 01:41:26 UTC