Following BH, another city within the metropolitan area temporarily halts glucose meters under SUS.
In a move aimed at ensuring the safety and accuracy of diabetes management, the Secretariat of Health of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte (SES-MG) has suspended the use of OK Pro glucose meters in the municipality of Lagoa Santa.
The decision follows a study by the National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS) which identified non-conformities in tests performed with the OK Pro brand glucose meters and reagent strips. This has raised doubts about the effectiveness of the devices, with doctors noting glucose measurements much higher than the actual condition of patients.
In response, SES-MG is communicating with patient users, via primary care teams, to urge immediate cessation of using the OK Pro glucose meters. The health technical note released by Lagoa Santa follows the guidance of SES-MG, advising municipalities to physically isolate the stocks of the suspended glucose meters with the identification of "interdicted product."
The department is conducting a technical assessment to determine the extent of the issue and define necessary provisions for replacing the compromised glucose meters. The suspension is valid until the Health Surveillance completes the evaluation of the quality of the OK Pro products.
SES-MG is working to minimize the impact on the population caused by the suspension of OK Pro glucose meters. They are endeavoring efforts to provide alternatives for blood sugar control as soon as possible. The note sent by SES-MG did not contain any advertisements, emphasising the importance of public safety.
The SES-MG's technical assessment is aimed at verifying the irregularity of use of the OK Pro glucose meters. The measure is aimed at preventing handling errors and is part of a broader effort to "avoid exposure and consumption of products that may be harmful to health."
For the most precise and current information, checking official communications from SUS, the National Institute of Health Quality Control, or local health secretariats in Minas Gerais would be advisable. It is important to note that without explicit and up-to-date official information or announcements from Brazilian health authorities regarding the OK Pro glucose meters and strips suspension specifically in Lagoa Santa or the Belo Horizonte Metropolitan Region, the exact status and the detailed reasons for such suspension cannot be confirmed at this time.
The suspension follows the decision of the capital Belo Horizonte and adheres to the recommendation of the State Health Secretariat (SES-MG). It is a preventive measure to ensure the safety and well-being of the population. SES-MG is informing that they are making efforts to mitigate damages caused by the precautionary interdiction of glucose meters.
The non-conformities found in OK Pro glucose meters and reagent strips, as revealed by the National Institute of Health Quality Control (INCQS), have led to medical-conditions' management concerns, particularly diabetes, where glucose measurements are critically important in health-and-wellness. The Secretariat of Health of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte (SES-MG) is currently in the process of determining the extent of the issue and defining necessary provisions for replacing the compromised glucose meters, in an effort to minimize the impact on the population.
