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FDA Devices recall · Reported January 1, 2025

StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63685. Prescription use blood glucose meter for near-patient testing.

A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose patient test results to a healthcare institution's data management sys…

Recall #
Z-0681-2025
Affected scope
2,365 units
Initiated
November 20, 2024
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Nova Biomedical Corporation recalled StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63685. Prescription use bl… - a critical-severity action.

StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63685. Prescription use bl… was recalled by Nova Biomedical Corporation in January 1, 2025. Reason: A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0681-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Nova Biomedical Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose ….

Critical
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
January 1, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0681-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0681-2025) was formally reported on January 1, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 20, 2024. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Nova Biomedical Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waltham, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,365 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose patient test results to a healthcare institution's data management system (DMS) at healthcare sites using WiFi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Australia, Great Britain, and the Netherlands.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

2,365 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63685. Prescription use blood glucose meter for near-patient testing.

Reason for recall

A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose patient test results to a healthcare institution's data management system (DMS) at healthcare sites using WiFi if a user navigates to the Review Results screen while the meter is in the process of transmitting the current glucose test result to the DMS. The risk of this software defect is erroneously high or low glucose results being documented in a patient's medical record, which may lead to incorrect treatment.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0681-2025
Date reported January 1, 2025
Date initiated November 20, 2024
Recalling firm Nova Biomedical Corporation
Firm location Waltham, MA
Affected scope 2,365 units
Distribution Distribution US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Australia, Great Britain, and the Netherlands.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,365 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63685. Prescription use blood glucose meter for near-patient testing.. Recalled by Nova Biomedical Corporation. Units affected: 2,365 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A software bug within the Gen 2 StatStrip Hospital Meter firmware leads to transmission of erroneous glucose patient test results to a healthcare institution's data management system (DMS) at healthcare sites using WiFi if a user navigates to the Review Results screen while the meter is in the process of transmitting the current glucose test result to the DMS. The risk of this software defect is erroneously high or low glucose results being documented in a patient's medical record, which may lead to incorrect treatment.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 1, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0681-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Australia, Great Britain, and the Netherlands..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0681-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported January 1, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.