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Faulty glucose sensors linked to 7 deaths, hundreds of reported issues

Headline from FOX 61 Hartford

The FDA is warning people with diabetes about millions of faulty glucose sensors linked to multiple deaths.

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    FDA: Seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to issue with some FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring systems (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert after certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors are providing incorrect low glucose readings.

  2. FOX Business

    7 deaths linked to faulty blood glucose monitors as FDA issues safety warning (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The FDA warns that malfunctioning Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose sensors may have contributed to seven deaths and 736 serious injuries due to incorrect readings.

  3. FOX 61 Hartford

    Faulty glucose sensors linked to 7 deaths, hundreds of reported issues (opens FOX 61 Hartford)

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    FOX 61 Hartford's feed description

    The FDA is warning people with diabetes about millions of faulty glucose sensors linked to multiple deaths.

  4. WMUR

    7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    FDA warns glucose monitors can give incorrect readings tied to at least seven deaths and 700 plus serious injuries

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