Problem Cited With Company’s Diabetes Product

Diabetes sufferers should discard some blood glucose strips made by Diagnostic Solutions Inc. in 1993 and 1994 because they are inaccurate and using them could lead to serious injury, federal and company officials said Friday.

The defective test strips, for Glucometer 3 and One Touch brand meters, have lot numbers beginning with 30, 31, 41 or 43 and were distributed under the following brand names: Quick Check ONE, Quick Check 3, Relief Plus, Valu-Rite, Family Pharmacy, MK Medical, Perry Health Care, Brooks, Top Care, Full Value, Health Mart, Brite Life, Longs, Giant Eagle, Qualitest and Good Neighbor.

The Irvine company has improved the accuracy of the strips since the recall was first announced in January, and they have been checked by the Food and Drug Administration, agency spokesman Don McLearn said. Consumers with questions or who want to receive free replacement strips may contact Diagnostic Solutions at (800) 446-4374.