Unauthorized blood glucose monitors sold online may pose serious health risks
Standard priority
What you should do
- 1Only use blood glucose monitors that have been authorized by Health Canada.
- 2If you suspect that you are using an unauthorized product, stop using it immediately and replace it with an authorized monitor.
- 3Talk to your health care provider about which blood glucose monitor is right for you.
- 4Only use devices listed on Health Canada's Medical Device Active Licence Listing (MDALL).
- 5Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
The issue
Unauthorized product - Inaccurate test or measurement results
Affected product
Unauthorized blood glucose monitors, also referred to as glucose-reading devices or non-invasive glucose monitors
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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