FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System Test Strips and Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System Test Strips, for use with FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Test Strips respectively, 100 count, manufactured by Abbott Diabetes Care, Alameda, CA. Product is used with FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Meters to measure glucose (sugar) in whole blood. The test strips are used for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems are intended for use in the home and in professional settings to monitor blood glucose levels.

Product dispositioned for destruction was potentially diverted to end users.

The firm, Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC), will be posting notification on its Abbott Diabetes Care website. Also, the firm issued an "IMPORTANT: MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 13, 2009, to customers ( registered users of Free Style, Free Style Flash, FreeStyle Freedom or Free Style Navigator). For foreign consignees/customers, the firm has issued communication worldwide. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to please check the lot number on the test strip carton or vial for the affected product number; if found, discontinue use and call the ADC Customer Care line at: 1-800-310-1500 and the ADC representative will provide information on how to return the test strips and arrange to have replacement test strips sent. If you have any questions, please call ADC Customer Care line at 1-800-310-1500.