Glucose Test Strips May Report False, Abnormally High Result

Nova Diabetes Care have determined that some of the blood glucose test strips contained within Nova Max Glucose Test Strip and Nova Max Plus glucose meter kits may report a false, abnormally high blood glucose result. Nova Diabetes Care is recalling 21 lots of the Nova Max Glucose Test Strips distributed worldwide.

Risk: Patients with diabetes must monitor their blood glucose (sugar) levels.  A false, abnormally high blood glucose reading could lead to an insulin dosing error that could endanger their health. Patients with diabetes should be aware of symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). These test strips were manufactured from December 2011 through April 2013 and distributed from January 2012 through July 23, 2013.

Recommendations

• Patients should contact their health care professional for advice on how to treat symptoms of high and low blood sugar. These symptoms include excessive thirst, excessive urination, blurred vision, nausea and abdominal pain for high blood sugar and trembling, excessive sweating, weakness, hunger and headache for low blood sugar.
• Those who use Nova Max Glucose Test Strips for blood glucose testing should immediately discontinue using strips from the recalled lots.
• Customers can also check to confirm if they have blood glucose test strips from the affected lots by contacting Nova Diabetes Care customer service at 1-800-681-7390.