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TRUE METRIX GO meter manuals recalled for unclear E-5 error labeling

The instruction manuals for TRUE METRIX GO blood glucose meters sold at Walgreens, CVS, Meijer, and other retailers do not clearly explain what an E-5 error code means or what you should do about it. An E-5 error can indicate a dangerously high blood glucose level, and the instructions should tell you to contact a healthcare professional right away.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. If your TRUE METRIX GO meter shows an E-5 error, contact your doctor or healthcare provider immediately, especially if you feel symptoms of high blood sugar
  2. Check if your meter's instruction booklet is revision 57 or earlier (or revision 51 or earlier for Spanish versions)
  3. Visit the FDA website or contact Trividia Health for updated instructions
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 GO Kit/RF4001-01BK, CVS TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4007-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4019-01, Fred's Phamarcy TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4023-01, HEB TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4031-01, Hyvee TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4048-01, Rite Aid TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4066-01, TopCo TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4209-01, TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4H01-01BK, TRUE METRIX GO NFRS Meter Only/RF4H01-40, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (Jamaica - mmol/L)/RF4i29-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (Australia - mmol/L)/RF4i81-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/RF4i82-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Starter Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/RF4i82-12BK
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
1,407,465
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
3230 W Prospect Rd, N/A, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Classification
Class I
Recall number
Z-1548-2026

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 GO Kit/RF4001-01BK, CVS TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4007-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4019-01, Fred's Phamarcy TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4023-01, HEB TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4031-01, Hyvee TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4048-01, Rite Aid TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4066-01, TopCo TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4209-01, TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4H01-01BK, TRUE METRIX GO NFRS Meter Only/RF4H01-40, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (Jamaica - mmol/L)/RF4i29-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (Australia - mmol/L)/RF4i81-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/RF4i82-11BK, TRUE METRIX GO Starter Kit (United Kingdom - mmol/L)/RF4i82-12BK 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: RF4001-01BK/311917178691, RF4007-01/50428560402, RF4019-01/708820721098, RF4023-01/21292009335, RF4031-01/41220136131, RF4048-01/75450843576, RF4066-01/11822002783, RF4209-01/36800234567, RF4H01-01BK/21292006112, RF4H01-40/21292009793. International: RF4i29-11BK/N/A, RF4i81-11BK/N/A, RF4i82-11BK/21292012229, RF4i82-12BK/21292009984. Owner's Booklet or IFU Description/Part and Revision: TRUE METRIX GO Owner's Booklet/ RF4TVH03 Rev 57 and prior, TRUE METRIX GO Owner's Booklet (English)/RF4TVH35 Rev 51 and prior, TRUE METRIX GO Owner's Booklet (Spanish)/RF4TVH35S Rev 51 and prior, TRUE METRIX GO Blood Glucose Monitoring System IFU Trividia House Brand/ RF4ITV16 Rev 55 and prior, TRUE METRIX GO System Instructions for Use (IFU) for Trividia Health UK Limited/ RF4UKT16 Rev 56 and prior, Trividia Health LATAM- TRUE METRIX GO System IFU/ RF4LAT16 Rev 51 and prior, TRUE METRIX GO System Instructions for Use (IFU) for Trividia Health Australia/ RF4AUT16 Rev 57 and prior, Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of Mexico, United Kingdom, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Australia. Affected quantity: 1,407,465
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.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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