ABBOTT PARK, Ill. (AP) — Abbott Laboratories is recallingits FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose
Meters after finding that theydisplay and store incorrect test results for dangerously high bloodsugar
levels.The Abbott Park, Ill., company says the meters willdisplay and store readings for blood glucose
levels of 1,024 milligramsper deciliter or higher at much lower levels. That’s an extremely highand rare
level that requires immediate medical attention.Theinaccurate readings can lead to a delay in
identifying the problem orincorrect treatment. Abbott says that can lead to serious injury
ordeath.Abbott says customers with the meter should contact itsdiabetes care customer service or
download a software update thatresolves the issue.Johnson & Johnson announced a similar recall
last month for several types of its blood glucose meters.Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.ABBOTT
PARK, Ill. (AP) — Abbott Laboratories is recallingits FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meters after
finding that theydisplay and store incorrect test results for dangerously high bloodsugar levels.The
Abbott Park, Ill., company says the meters willdisplay and store readings for blood glucose levels of
1,024 milligramsper deciliter or higher at much lower levels. That’s an extremely highand rare level
that requires immediate medical attention.Theinaccurate readings can lead to a delay in identifying the
problem orincorrect treatment. Abbott says that can lead to serious injury ordeath.Abbott says customers
with the meter should contact itsdiabetes care customer service or download a software update
thatresolves the issue.Johnson & Johnson announced a similar recall last month for several types
of its blood glucose meters.Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.