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Freestyle Libre 3

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The FreeStyle Libre 3 system is the smallest and thinnest sensor available. This newest offering provides minute-to-minute glucose readings that stream directly to the users' compatible smartphone.

For complete information visit Abbott

Sensor Duration:
Up to 14 days
Warmup Time:
1 hour
Approved For Children:
Indicated for 4 years and older
Share Follow Capability:
Yes. The LibreLinkUp app allows up to 20 people to remotely track glucose data and trends from a smartphone.
Fingerstick Calibration Required:
No fingersticks required (however, if glucose alerts and readings from this device do not match symptoms or expectations, users are advised to use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions).
Customizable Alerts Alarms:

Optional hyper, hypo, signal loss

Mandatory urgent low

Software:
LibreView™
Accuracy:
MARD of 7.9% overall
Covered By Medicare:
Yes
Insulin Pump Compatibility:
No
Recommended Placement:
Back of upper arm
Additional Details:

Phone App (Iphone or Android) shows your current glucose reading. The sensor automatically sends a new glucose reading to your app every minute)

Sensor can withstand immersion into 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes

Home Screen shows the past 12-hours of historical glucose readings

Freestyle Libre 3 has been cleared by the FDA to be worn during radiologic studies including X-ray imaging, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

  • There is no waiting period after a CT-scan or X-ray to be able to safely use the FreeStyle Libre system sensor.
  • MRI conditions: Depending on the type of  MRI procedure and scan required, there is potential for the accuracy and functionality to be compromised, so it is best to wait 1 hour following MRI exposure to ensure the FreeStyle Libre systems sensor is operating normally. After 1 hour, the accuracy and functionality of the device is not compromised.
  • Fluoroscopy will have no impact on the sensor performance.
  • There are no contraindications, warnings and limitations regarding use with ultrasound procedures. 
  • The contraindication related to diathermy therapy remains unchanged.
  • FreeStyle Libre Systems have not been studied with PET scan procedures; therefore, Abbott is unable to attest to the accuracy or performance of the Systems under such use case conditions.
  • The users phone and reader must be left outside of the exam room.
  • For more information see Libre Systems US Radiologic Procedures

Transmitter Sensor Size:
0.1 inch x 0.8 inch (diameter)
Battery:
2 silver oxide batteries
Transmitter Range:
Sensor transmission range - 33 feet unobstructed
Continuous Data Transmission:
Yes, Measures every minute, displays on phone app (must be within 33 feet of phone with app open on phone)

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