TRUEresult Blood Glucose Test Strip
Published 4 July 2016
Product
TRUEresult blood glucose test strips are used with the TRUEresult blood glucose monitoring system by people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels. Identifying features description The affected batch number is KS1741, with expiry date 25/06/2018.
Why it was recalled
It has been identified that some of the test strips from the affected batch may have been contained within an open test strip vial. Being exposed to the outside environment can affect test strip performance and lead to false low readings.
Hazard
If this occurs, the patient could experience undetected hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar), which may lead to improper treatment. Treatment based on false low readings can raise blood sugar levels further and lead to hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) that may require medical intervention.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.