Abbott's FreeStyle Libre® is Named Best Medical Technology in Last 50 Years by the Galien Foundation
The FreeStyle Libre system was awarded the 2019 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Medical Technology.
- The FreeStyle Libre system was awarded the 2019 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Medical Technology.
- "The Prix Galien Golden Jubilee Awards honor the global 'best of the best' innovations that have improved the human condition over the last 50 years," said Bruno Cohen, Chairman of the Galien Foundation.
- Over the years, Abbott has received 11 Prix Galien Awards for its innovations in pharmaceuticals and medical technology, including for Humira, MitraClipand FreeStyle Libre.
- FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems:Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury.