FDA Recall Terminated

ACCU-CHEK Tender II 13/110 10 + 10 pieces Product 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.

Recall: Z-0891-2015 · Initiated November 20, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0891-2015
Event Number
69821
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
FPA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 20, 2014
Posted
December 30, 2014
Terminated
January 10, 2018
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

ACCU-CHEK Tender II 13/110 10 + 10 pieces Product 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.

Reason

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

Action

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.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

Total of 13,041 boxes