Health Canada asks diabetes Patients should check to see if their meter is subject to an international recall that poses a serious health risk.
A federal agency is recalling certain FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors that may give “incorrect” glucose readings.
“Some FreeStyle Libre® 3 plus sensors may produce incorrect low glucose readings. If undetected, incorrect low glucose readings over an extended period may lead to poor treatment decisions for people living with diabetes,” Health Canada said in the recall notice.
The recall warns that incorrect readings may cause people to mistakenly believe they have low glucose levels.
Health Canada says that if a user believes they have low glucose levels, they may consume too many carbohydrates or skip or delay insulin doses, which poses “serious health risks, including potential injury or death, or other less serious complications.”
Sensors are devices that measure glucose levels in the fluid under the skin and send information wirelessly to a device or phone.
Receive weekly health news
Get the latest medical news and health information every Sunday.
Abbott Diabetes Care, which makes the devices, said in a press release last month that the affected products are potentially linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries worldwide.
An Abbott spokesperson told The Canadian Press the company does not disclose in which countries the reported injuries and deaths occurred.
Health Canada said it would provide a response but was unable to respond to questions in a timely manner.
Another model, the FreeStyle Libre 3, has been recalled in other countries, including the United States, but Abbott said it is not being recalled in Canada.
The company said it identified and corrected the problem with the production line.
Health Canada said people should stop using damaged sensors, dispose of them and request replacements.
Model and serial numbers for affected products can be found on the website Health Canada recall website.
— With files from The Associated Press and Global's Ari Rabinowitz.
© 2025 The Canadian Press
