—#131586

Product

ACCU-CHEK Tender I 13/60 10 pieces Product Usage: Usage: Intended for the infusion and/or injection of fluids into the body below the surface of the skin. The indwelling catheter can be inserted independently from the infusion catheter and can be accessed for the injections through the injection port. The indwelling catheter can also be securely attached to the infusion catheter by means of a proprietary click-lock connector for the infusion of drugs subcutaneously. The infusion set can be detached from the indwelling catheter, and the catheter capped to allow freedom from the infusion set and pump for showers, athletics or other activities.

FDA product code: FPA — Set, Administration, Intravascular
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K972135
Affected lot / code info: Catalog: 04541405001 and Lots: 5044359, 5061929

Why it was recalled

Roche Diabetes Care was informed by UnoMedical, the Manufacturer of ACCU-CHEK Tender I and ACCU-CHEK Tender II infusion sets, about potential for the the tubing of the infusion set to become detached at the connect/disconnect location on the ACCU-CHEK Tender I and ACCU-CHEK Tender II infusion sets. If tubing detachment occurs, insulin delivery is interrupted and the pump will not alarm to notify

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

Roche sent the "Urgent Medical Device Corrections" letter dated 12/1/2014 via UPS Ground (receipt required) to the Patients, and Distributors who received the affected device. The letter included a description of the reason for recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. No product returns were expected. For questions, contact the ACCU-CHEK Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578.

Recalling firm

Firm: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
Address: 9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1025

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-11-20
Posted by FDA: 2014-12-30
Terminated: 2018-01-10
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #131586. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.