BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus, subcutaneous infusion set. Part Number 05511089001. An infusion set for the subcutaneous infusion of insulin administered with micro dosage insulin pumps. Made in Germany Manufactured for and Distributed by Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc. Fishers, IN 46037, USA Toll Free: 1-800-280-7801 Roche Diabetes Care AG 3401 Burgdorf, Switzerland

    Recall: Z-1492-2011 · Initiated February 24, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1492-2011
    Event Number
    58015
    Firm
    Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc.
    FEI Number
    1000116163
    Product Code
    FRN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    February 24, 2011
    Posted
    March 10, 2011
    Terminated
    July 27, 2011
    Address
    11800 Exit 5 Pkwy, Ste 120, Fishers, IN, 46037-7989

    Description

    ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus, subcutaneous infusion set. Part Number 05511089001. An infusion set for the subcutaneous infusion of insulin administered with micro dosage insulin pumps. Made in Germany Manufactured for and Distributed by Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc. Fishers, IN 46037, USA Toll Free: 1-800-280-7801 Roche Diabetes Care AG 3401 Burgdorf, Switzerland

    Reason

    There is the potential to kink or bend the cannula when inserting the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. This can lead to under delivery and elevation of blood glucose levels.

    Action

    Roche Insulin Delivery Systems sent urgent Product Recall letters, dated 2/21/2011. The letter identified the affected product and described the issue regarding kinked or bent cannulas. The firm requests that customers discontinue use of the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set and return the unused stock. Customers are to contact their health care provider to determine if changes to their pump therapy are needed and how to temporarily continue insulin pump therapy without the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. The attached Customer Reply Card should be completed and return via mail or fax per the instructions on the card. The letter also lists some additional information pertaining to signs and symptoms. Questions regarding this recall should be directed to ACCU-CHEK Customer Care at 1-800-688-4578, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.

    Quantity

    1,454,918 million worldwide