Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1899-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. |
| Report date | May 10, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Quantity | 64,324 |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN, United States |
Official product description
Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and Android Product Usage: This is a digital product available for download direct to customers from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The total number of downloads is not available. The number of unique users for each affected version from the date of initial distribution through 03/23/2017 is noted in 7a. However, some users will have used all three affected versions as they upgraded from version to version when the versions became available and many others will have tried the app and discontinued use. In the last 30 days, 02/22/2017 03/23/2017, there have been 16,781 unique users in the US with 264 of those seeking bolus advice and 19,268 unique users in the rest of world (excluding Canada) with 415 of those users seeking bolus advice.
Why the product was recalled
A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potential insulin over-delivery.
Distribution information
US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV
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: Other.
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