Health CanadaGeneral Alert
Unauthorized blood glucose (sugar)-reading smartwatches may pose serious health ...
Published: November 29, 2023Recall ID: 74673Category: generalCountry: Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unauthorized product - Inaccurate test or measurement results - Increased risk or new adverse events - Lack of efficacy
Product Description & Identification
Do not use blood glucose-reading smartwatches that are not authorized by Health Canada. Consult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns.Talk to your healthcare professional about which blood glucose monitoring system is right for you. You can search Health Canada authorized medical devices at Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL).Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
Affected Products
Unauthorized blood glucose (sugar)-reading smartwatches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 74673 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/unauthorized-blood-glucose-sugar-reading-smartwatches-may-pose-serious-health-risks |
| Issue | Unauthorized product - Inaccurate test or measurement results - Increased risk or new adverse events - Lack of efficacy |
| Title | Unauthorized blood glucose (sugar)-reading smartwatches may pose serious health risks to people with diabetes |
| Product | Unauthorized blood glucose (sugar)-reading smartwatches |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Medical devices |
| Last updated | 2023-11-29 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Do not use blood glucose-reading smartwatches that are not authorized by Health Canada. Consult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns.Talk to your healthcare professional about which blood glucose monitoring system is right for you. You can search Health Canada authorized medical devices at Medical Devices Active Licence Listing (MDALL).Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada. |