Abbott Freestyle Flash

Description:

The Abbott Freestyle Flash is an automatic blood glucose meter. Although its blood glucose measurement technology has been evaluated, it is not possible to base a determination on its accuracy from this research. Blood glucose measurements are taken from the finger. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE. It has been recalled by the manufacturer. Please check with your supplier or the manufacturer for further details.

Assessment:

The technology used in the Abbott Freestyle Flash, to measure blood glucose, has been assessed, in a general population, according to a non-standard protocol.

Recommendations:

	Accuracy Assessment	Recommendation	Basis
BG	Medaval	None	When an evaluation is carried out using a non-standard protocol, no inference can be made on accuracy based on a standard protocol.

Validation Publications:

Thomas LE, Kane MP, Bakst G, Busch RS, Hamilton RA, Abelseth JM. A glucose meter accuracy and precision comparison: the FreeStyle Flash Versus the Accu-Chek Advantage, Accu-Chek Compact Plus, Ascensia Contour, and the BD Logic. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Apr;10(2):102-110. doi: 10.1089/dia.2007.0244. PMID: 18260773.

Ad Hoc protocol General population

Relevant Publications:

Simmons DA. Comments on evaluation of five glucose meters by Thomas et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Oct;10(5):415. Epub: 2008 Aug 21. doi: 10.1089/dia.2008.0056. PMID: 18715220.

The publication is a letter or correspondence in which the Abbott FreeStyle Flash is referenced.

Kane MP, Hamilton RA. Response to Simmons. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Oct;10(5):417. Epub: 2008 Aug 21. doi: 10.1089/dia.2008.0059.

The publication is a letter or correspondence in which the Abbott FreeStyle Flash is referenced.