Diabetics could be at risk after quality checks uncovered faulty test strips.
Anybody using Accu-Check Aviva and Accu-Check Performa strips are being urged to check the lot numbers of their packs, as over 260,000 boxes worth are believed to be defective.
The strips can give both higher or lower readings than the true reading, and users would find it difficult to detect this.
Inaccurate readings could lead to unsuspecting users over or under-dosing on insulin, with potentially life-threatening consequences.
SEE IF YOUR STRIPS ARE AFFECTED:
ACCU-CHEK AVIVA STRIPS (50s)
497392
497391
496915
496809
496802
496807
Accu-Check Aviva Strips (10s)
497344
497392
Accu-Check Performa Strips (10s)
476597
476646
Accu-Chek Inform II Strips
476614
Accu-Chek Performa Nano mmol Kit – pack of Performa 10 test strips inside kit
10153116
10153114
10153115
10153112
10153111
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Diabetics could be at risk after quality checks uncovered faulty test strips.
