PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ACCU-CHEK¿ Tender I 13/60 10 pieces Product Usage: 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

Reported: January 7, 2015 Initiated: November 20, 2014 #Z-0883-2015

Product Description

ACCU-CHEK¿ Tender I 13/60 10 pieces Product Usage: 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 for Recall

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

Details

Units Affected
Total of 13,041 boxes
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Indianapolis, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACCU-CHEK¿ Tender I 13/60 10 pieces Product Usage: 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.. Recalled by Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.. Units affected: Total of 13,041 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 7, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0883-2015.