FDA Panel Sheds More Light On Glucose Meter Use In Hospitals, But Much Left Unanswered
Executive Summary
While finger-prick blood glucose meters are cleared for at-home use, US FDA is still struggling with requirements for clearing such products to support treatment of patients in hospital intensive care settings. To help get clarity, the agency recently asked a panel of experts to provide advice.
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