Description
The Abbott FreeStyle Glucose Strips are an essential tool for individuals managing their blood glucose levels. Designed for self-testing, these strips are intended for in vitro diagnostic use and offer compatibility with a range of blood glucose monitoring systems, including:
- FreeStyle Optium Neo
- FreeStyle Optium
- Optium Xceed
- Optium
- TrueSense
- FreeStyle Lite
- FreeStyle Freedom Lite
- FreeStyle InsuLinx
Key Features
- No Coding Required: Simplifies the testing process, making it more accessible.
- Small Blood Sample Requirement: Needs only 0.3–0.6 microliters of blood.
- Quick Test Time: Delivers results in just 5 seconds.
- Reapplication Window: Allows for blood sample reapplication within 5–60 seconds if needed.
Design and Technology
- Foil-Wrapped Strips: Protects from air and moisture.
- ZipWik Tab Technology: Ensures easy blood absorption.
- Top or End Fill: Provides visual confirmation of sufficient blood application.
Accuracy and Reliability
These strips meet high accuracy standards, providing reliable results crucial for effective blood glucose monitoring. The design includes features that enhance usability, such as the ZipWik Tab Technology, which facilitates easy blood absorption, and a reapplication window that allows for additional sample application if necessary.
Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.87 x 2.56 x 1.81 inches
- Weight: 45 grams
- Composition: Contains FAD Glucose Dehydrogenase (Aspergillus Oryzae), along with other ingredients like buffer and mediator.
Usage Notes
These strips are designed for use by adults and are part of the FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system, known for its convenience and portability. They have been available in the U.S. since 2007 and were FDA-approved in the same year. It is important to note that these strips are not intended for use by children under 18, pregnant women, dialysis patients, or critically ill patients.
The Abbott FreeStyle Glucose Strips offer a reliable and convenient solution for those needing to monitor their blood glucose levels accurately and efficiently.
