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LifeScan Recalls OneTouch® SureStep® Test Strips

LifeScan and the FDA are issuing a voluntary recall of eight lots of OneTouch SureStep Test Strips distributed nationally between August 1, 2009 and January 28, 2010:

• # 2969251 (100-ct)
• # 2969798 (100-ct)
• # 2982369 (100-ct)
• # 2983467 (100-ct)
• # 2969795 (50-ct)
• # 2982566 (50-ct)
• # 2969481 (50-ct: Medicare/Mail Order)
• # 2998193 (50-ct: Medicare/Mail Order)

The test strips may provide falsely low glucose results. If this occurs, patients may give themselves too little insulin which could lead to serious complications, including death.

Patients using these test strips should discontinue use but continue to test their blood glucose. Anyone with these test strips from the recalled lots are asked to call LifeScan at 1-800-574-6139 between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Pacific Time, seven days a week or visit www.SureStep.com to request replacement product. Replacement product will be shipped immediately and provided free of charge.

Patients using these test strips who repeatedly see glucose test results above 400 mg/dL, should contact their physician immediately.

Please read the complete MedWatch 2010 Safety Summary for more information.