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Nova Biomedical has identified quality issues affecting specified lots of StatStrip ketone test strips. The affected lots have been associated with quality-control (QC) failures and Nova Biomedical has initiated a recall, advising that these lots should not be used.
Information on methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) (also known as 2-butanone) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
SGLT2 inhibitor treatment should be interrupted in patients who are hospitalised for major surgical procedures or acute serious medical illnesses and ketone levels measured, preferably in blood rather than urine. Treatment may be restarted when the ketone values are normal...
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users
Field Safety Notices for October 2026
Test for raised ketones in patients with acidosis symptoms, even if plasma glucose levels are near-normal.
Test for raised ketones in patients with ketoacidosis symptoms, even if plasma glucose levels are near-normal.
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