Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2765-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Quantity | 26,600 |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, United States |
Official product description
Accu-Chek Aviva II Meter - Product Usage: a. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, forearm, upper arm, or palm. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. b. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for self-testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use. Alternative site testing should be done only during steady state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly). c. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Test Strips are for use with the Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, forearm, upper arm, or palm.
Why the product was recalled
Meters may contain a damaged C29 capacitor resulting in issues with power allegation (short battery life or meter not turning on).
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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