![]() We regret the inconvenience these actions may cause. “When we learn that a product does not fully meet our expected standards, we will voluntarily notify our customers and patients and take corrective action. Michael Pfeifer, LifeScan’s Chief Medical Officer. “Our patients’ safety is our number one priority,” said Dr. However, LifeScan advises that if the meter unexpectedly turns itself off during testing, this could be a sign of extreme hyperglycemia requiring immediate medical attention and the patient should call a healthcare professional. Please note that patients may continue to test with their OneTouch ® Verio ®IQ Meters while they wait for their replacement meter to arrive as long as they are aware of this issue.Seek additional information about this recall on.Contact LifeScan Customer Service at (800) 717-0276 to make arrangements to receive a replacement meter at no charge and to speak with a LifeScan representative.Patients who are using the OneTouch ® Verio ®IQ Meter should: Because these products do not provide an appropriate warning at glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL or higher, diagnosis and treatment of extreme hyperglycemia may be delayed or incorrect treatment may be given resulting in potentially serious health risk or fatality. The likelihood of experiencing an extremely high blood glucose level of 1024 mg/dL or higher is remote however, when such a blood glucose level occurs, it is a serious health risk requiring immediate medical attention. LifeScan is recalling and replacing all OneTouch ® Verio ®IQ Meters because at extremely high blood glucose levels of 1024 mg/dL and above, the meter will not provide a warning that the blood glucose is extremely high and will shut off, thereby potentially leading to incorrect treatment and delaying proper treatment. is initiating a voluntary recall and replacement for all of its OneTouch ® Verio ®IQ blood glucose meters in the United States, effective immediately. ![]()
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