News We’re Watching: Abbott FreeStyle Libre Recall, Medtronic Partners With DaVita, Free SBOM Software

This week, Abbott announced a class I recall of several glucose management systems. Additionally, Medtronic announced partnerships with DaVita and Qure.Ai; Heartflow closed a funding round; and BiVacor readies for artificial heart trials.

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Abbott is recalling its FreeStyle Libre, Libre 14 day, and Libre 2 Flash Glucose Management Systems because the lithium-ion batteries may get extremely hot, spark, or catch fire if they are not used with the Abbott-provided USB cable and power adapter. The units are not being physically recalled; instead, Abbott is instructing customers to visit a company announcement for instructions on the proper use and storage of all device components.

The recall does not affect any of the FreeStyle Libre

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