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TRUE METRIX AIR meter manuals recalled for unclear E-5 error guidance

The instruction manuals for TRUE METRIX AIR blood glucose meters sold at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and other retailers don't clearly explain what the E-5 error code means or what to do about it. An E-5 error can signal a dangerously high blood glucose level, but the current instructions don't emphasize this or tell you to contact a doctor right away.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. If your meter shows an E-5 error code and you have symptoms of high blood sugar (thirst, blurred vision, fatigue), contact your doctor or seek medical care immediately.
  2. Visit the Trividia Health website or contact their customer service for updated instructions that clearly explain the E-5 error.
  3. Do not delay seeking medical attention while troubleshooting the error.
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measuring devices. Description/Item: Walgreens TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4001-01, Leader TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4002-01, CVS TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4007-01, GNP TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4011-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4019-01, Publix TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4020-01, Discount Drug Mart TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4025-01, HEB TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4031-01, SunmarkTRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4054-01, Rite AidTRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4066-01, Centerwell TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4081-01, HumanaTRUE METRIX AIR Meter Only/REA4081-40, Centerwell TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit/REA4081-43, Healthmart TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4089-01, Relion TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4094-01, Relion TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4094-01RX, Kroger TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4203-01, Foster and Thrive TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4211-01, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4H01-01, TRUE METRIX AIR NFRS Meter Only/REA4H01-40, TRUE METRIX AIR NFRS Starter Kit/REA4H01-43, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (mg/dL)/REA4i03-01, TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit (mg/dL)/REA4i03-02, Walmart (MediMart) TRUE METRIX AIR Meter Only (Mexico - mg/dL)/REA4i04-00, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (Australia - mmol/L)/REA4i81-11, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/REA4i82-11, TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/REA4i82-12
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
3,678,026
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3230 W Prospect Rd, N/A, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
Z-1547-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measuring devices. Description/Item: Walgreens TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4001-01, Leader TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4002-01, CVS TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4007-01, GNP TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4011-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4019-01, Publix TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4020-01, Discount Drug Mart TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4025-01, HEB TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4031-01, SunmarkTRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4054-01, Rite AidTRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4066-01, Centerwell TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4081-01, HumanaTRUE METRIX AIR Meter Only/REA4081-40, Centerwell TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit/REA4081-43, Healthmart TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4089-01, Relion TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4094-01, Relion TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4094-01RX, Kroger TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4203-01, Foster and Thrive TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4211-01, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4H01-01, TRUE METRIX AIR NFRS Meter Only/REA4H01-40, TRUE METRIX AIR NFRS Starter Kit/REA4H01-43, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (mg/dL)/REA4i03-01, TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit (mg/dL)/REA4i03-02, Walmart (MediMart) TRUE METRIX AIR Meter Only (Mexico - mg/dL)/REA4i04-00, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (Australia - mmol/L)/REA4i81-11, TRUE METRIX AIR Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/REA4i82-11, TRUE METRIX AIR Starter Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/REA4i82-12 The system labeling (user manual and online labeling) did not provide adequate directions for lay users to act on the E-5 error code. The error code description and recommended actions for the E-5 error code in the labeling do not: (a) clearly emphasize that an E-5 error code could represent a very high blood glucose level, and (b) prominently convey the appropriate immediate actions, such as contacting a healthcare professional. This could lead to a delay in treatment if the user does not seek medical attention immediately when receiving an E-5 error code and experiencing symptoms of high glucose. Device Item/UDI-DI: REA4001-01/311917173894, REA4002-01/96295129267, REA4007-01/50428354766, REA4011-01/87701427398, REA4019-01/708820685659, REA4020-01/41415072787, REA4025-01/93351022784, REA4031-01/41220009169, REA4054-01/10939742445, REA4066-01/11822590051, REA4081-01/21292015015, REA4081-40/21292007164, REA4081-43/21292007584, REA4089-01/52569139042, REA4094-01/681131240154, REA4094-01RX/681131403214, REA4203-01/41260007354, REA4211-01/10939958617, REA4H01-01/21292007010, REA4H01-40/21292007447, REA4H01-43/21292007911, International: REA4i03-01/N/A, REA4i03-02/N/A, REA4i04-00/21292012731, REA4i81-11/N/A, REA4i82-11/21292012212, REA4i82-12/21292009991. Owner's Booklet or IFU Description/Part and Revision: TRUE METRIX AIR Owner's Booklet/ REA4TVH03 Rev 57 and prior, TRUE METRIX AIR Owner's Booklet (English)/ REA4TVH35 Rev 51 and prior, TRUE METRIX AIR Owner's Booklet (Spanish)/ REA4TVH35S Rev 51 and prior, Relion (Walmart) TRUE METRIX AIR Owners Booklet/ REA4RLN03 Rev 52 and prior, Relion (Walmart) TRUE METRIX AIR Owner's Booklet - English/ REA4RLN35 Rev 52 and prior, TRUE METRIX AIR Owner's Booklet International Trividia House Brand/ REA4ITV03 Rev 55 and prior, TRUE METRIX AIR Owners Booklet for Trividia Health UK Limited/ REA4UKT03 Rev 55 and prior, Trividia Health LATAM - TRUE METRIX AIR Owners Booklet/ REA4LAT03 Rev 51 and prior, TRUE METRIX AIR Owners Booklet for Trividia Health Australia/ REA4AUT03 Rev 58 and prior. Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of Mexico, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Australia. Affected quantity: 3,678,026
Hazard
The system labeling (user manual and online labeling) did not provide adequate directions for lay users to act on the E-5 error code. The error code description and recommended actions for the E-5 error code in the labeling do not: (a) clearly emphasize that an E-5 error code could represent a very high blood glucose level, and (b) prominently convey the appropriate immediate actions, such as contacting a healthcare professional. This could lead to a delay in treatment if the user does not seek medical attention immediately when receiving an E-5 error code and experiencing symptoms of high glucose.

4 products in this recall

TRUE METRIX glucose meters recalled over unclear high-glucose error guidance

Trividia Health is recalling the owner's booklets and instructions for use for four groups of TRUE METRIX blood glucose meters and kits. The labeling does not clearly explain that the E-5 error code can mean a very high blood glucose level or tell users to contact a healthcare professional right away. No injuries have been reported.

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