New Zealand recall: CareSens KetoSens Test Strip – specific batch returns false readings

A recall has been issued in New Zealand for CareSens KetoSens Test Strips with batch number UJ03PBXNG, expiry July 2023, manufactured by i-Sens Inc and distributed by Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd.

This batch has been determined to give false readings, representing the patient’s blood ketones as higher than they are.

If affected products were used for perioperative monitoring of a diabetic patient, a false reading could confuse clinical decision-making and risk the patient’s safety.

The distributor advises customers to quarantine all affected products from use and return them.

For more information, see the Medsafe New Zealand recall listing.

Although this product line is sold in Australia, at the time of writing no recall is listed with the Therapeutic Goods Administration Australia.