Glucose test strips recalled

Dec 28, 2007

Too high readings with some contour TS blood glucose meter test strips.

Test strips for a Bayer blood-glucose meter give too-high readings and are being recalled, the FDA announced.

The voluntary recall affects test strips made specifically for Bayer's Contour TS Blood Glucose Meter. It does not involve test strips for other Bayer meters, including the Ascension Contour and the Ascension Breeze2 systems.

Too-high readings may result in diabetes patients giving themselves too much insulin. Insulin overdoses are dangerous and could be deadly. So far, the FDA has reported no injuries or deaths.