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

 
• By Brian Bossetta, Hannah Daniel, and Reed Miller

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.

"News We're Watching" Feature Image
• Source: Medtech Insight

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 family of sensors.

More from Business

More from Medtech Insight

TRiCares Tricuspid Valve Replacement System Reduces Regurgitation In First-In-Human Study

 
• By Natasha Barrow

TRiCares presented data from the first-in-human study for its tricuspid valve replacement system – Topaz – at EuroPCR 2025 on 22 May.

Swiss Medtechs Advised To Work On US Tariff Mitigation Strategies

 
• By Ashley Yeo

The US’ 90-day suspension of higher “reciprocal tariffs” will expire on 9 July, raising fears that the 31% tariff rate on Swiss medtech and other goods exported to the US might make a comeback. While the tariff situation changes on an almost daily basis, medtechs should forearm for any eventually, say local business organizations.

Guardant Health Launches Germline Hereditary Cancer Test

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Guardant Health introduces a new germline panel test to help guide cancer treatment, assess the risk of secondary cancers in patients and identify family members at risk of cancer.