FDA Recall Terminated

ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips For use with: ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meters; 17 count sample strip 51 count retail strip; 102 count retail strip; 51 count MedBen strip 51 count Mail Order strip; Sample Kit 16 per case. The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips are for use with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips or palm.

Recall: Z-1616-2014 · Initiated April 14, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1616-2014
Event Number
67961
Firm
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FEI Number
1823260
Product Code
NBW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 14, 2014
Posted
May 13, 2014
Terminated
September 18, 2014
Address
9115 Hague Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46256-1025

Description

ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips For use with: ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meters; 17 count sample strip 51 count retail strip; 102 count retail strip; 51 count MedBen strip 51 count Mail Order strip; Sample Kit 16 per case. The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips are for use with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips or palm.

Reason

Roche Diabetes Care has become aware the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus test strips may produce erroneously low blood glucose readings in patients undergoing Ceftriaxone therapy. The interference is not described in the product labeling.

Action

On 4/14/14, Roche Diagnostics Operations issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification to consignees which included description of the affected product and issue, clinical significance, and actions required. Consignees are directed to call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072 for any questions about the information contained in the notification.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

590,136 boxes