Blood Glucose Test Strips Recalled
According to Medscape.com, GenStrip blood glucose test strips, sold by Shasta Technologies LLC, may give incorrect blood glucose readings and should not be used.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a warning, saying that the products were recalled after quality control violations were found during a recent inspection of the company’s facilities.
The strips are reportedly “third-party” blood glucose monitoring test strips, and are not made by the same company as the meter with which they are to be used, the FDA noted. The strips are advertised for use in LifeScan OneTouch family glucose meters, including the Ultra, Ultra 2, and Ultra Mini.
According to the news source, the strips have been manufactured and distributed since March 2013, and are available through online retailers and retail pharmacies.
“Without assurance of an adequate quality system, the FDA believes that the strips could report incorrect blood glucose levels. An inaccurate blood glucose reading could lead to inappropriate or delayed treatment that could significantly harm a patient,” the FDA said in its warning.
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It should be noted that issues with glucose levels could lead to complications including dizziness, shakiness, irritability, blurred vision, confusion, and severe hypoglycemia complications, including passing out or convulsions.
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