Originator: |
|
MHRA Medical Device Alerts
|
|
|
|
- Care Trusts
- Mental Health Trusts
- Specialists Trusts
- NHS Regional Offices
- Learning Disabilities Trusts
- Mental Health & Social Care Trusts
- Ambulance Trusts
- Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Trusts
- Acute Trusts
- Community Trusts
|
|
|
- Other contacts
- Independent Healthcare Providers (registered with CAS)
- Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Ofsted recipients
- Social Care Providers (registered with CAS)
- Special Health Authorities
|
Title: |
|
FreeStyle Libre flash glucose sensor – Use of barrier methods to reduce skin reactions to the sensor adhesive.
|
Broadcast content: |
|
Manufactured by Abbott – some users who are experiencing an immune response to the adhesive are applying creams, patches or sprays under their sensor to reduce skin reactions, which may affect device performance.
|
Additional information: |
|
NHS Regional Offices: Please cascade to primary care
|
Action underway deadline: |
|
12-Feb-2019
|
Action complete deadline: |
|
26-Feb-2019
|