FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#82198

Product

Roche ACCU-Chek Aviva Meter Kit, Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN; REF 04893247001 includes the Roche ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancing Device, Distributed by Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Model 3144844001 (10 lancets). The device is used to prick the finger and to obtain a drop of blood in preparation for diabetes/insulin level testing.

FDA product code
LFRGlucose Dehydrogenase, Glucose
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
510(k) numbers
K060620
Affected lot / code info
REF 04893247001; lots 122136, 122137, 122143, 122155, 122179, 122187, 122196, 122198, 122213, 122224 and 122236. Lancet Model 3144844001; lots M25C2, M25C5, M25C7, N32A5 and M32B5.

Why it was recalled

The lancet cap may be missing, which could result in an unintended lancet stick to the user.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 13, 2009 was sent to all affected customers, distributors and consumer consignees who have either registered their blood glucose meter, contacted the firm about the lancets since 10/1/08, or have been shipped lancets by Roche since 10/1/08 were notified of the problem. Distributors were requested to notify each patient self-tester to whom a meter kit was distributed since October 1, 2008. The firm issued a press release on May 18, 2009. Diabetes Care customers: If you have questions regarding the recall, please contact the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Hotline at 1-800-778-7057. CoaguChek meter customers: If you have questions regarding the recall, please contact the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Hotline at 1-800-778-7505.

Recalling firm

Firm
Roche Diagnostics Corp.
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1025

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2009-05-13
Posted by FDA
2009-08-11
Terminated
2011-01-05
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #82198. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.