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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 8, 2015

ACCU-CHEK Connect Diabetes Management App; Instruction Manual Designed to transfer data for diabetes management.

Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that could potentially lead to inaccurate bolus advice being provided to the us…

Recall #
Z-1369-2015
Affected scope
The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations.
Initiated
October 30, 2014
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Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. recalled ACCU-CHEK Connect Diabetes Management App; Instruction Manual Designed to transfer dat… — a moderate-severity action.

ACCU-CHEK Connect Diabetes Management App; Instruction Manual Designed to transfer dat… was recalled by Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. in April 8, 2015. Reason: Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that coul…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1369-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that coul….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
April 8, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1369-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1369-2015) was formally reported on April 8, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 30, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Indianapolis, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations..

The documented reason for this recall is: Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that could potentially lead to inaccurate bolus advice being provided to the user. A thorough investigation of the sit… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: There are no US distributors as the affected device is not marketed in the US. The affected device was distributed in Germany, Italy and South Africa. The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations.

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

ACCU-CHEK Connect Diabetes Management App; Instruction Manual Designed to transfer data for diabetes management.

Reason for recall

Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that could potentially lead to inaccurate bolus advice being provided to the user. A thorough investigation of the situation revealed that this issue may occur if the user changes the screen orientation of the phone from portrait to landscape or vise versa while looking at the Bolus Advisor or Carb

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1369-2015
Date reported April 8, 2015
Date initiated October 30, 2014
Recalling firm Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
Firm location Indianapolis, IN
Affected scope The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations.
Distribution There are no US distributors as the affected device is not marketed in the US. The affected device was distributed in Germany, Italy and South Africa. The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Ger…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ACCU-CHEK Connect Diabetes Management App; Instruction Manual Designed to transfer data for diabetes management.. Recalled by Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.. Units affected: The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations..
Why was this product recalled?
Roche Diabetes Care has become aware of an issue with the Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management app that could potentially lead to inaccurate bolus advice being provided to the user. A thorough investigation of the situation revealed that this issue may occur if the user changes the screen orientation of the phone from portrait to landscape or vise versa while looking at the Bolus Advisor or Carb
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1369-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: There are no US distributors as the affected device is not marketed in the US. The affected device was distributed in Germany, Italy and South Africa. The application has been downloaded total of 644 times (Italy-219, South Africa-24, Germany-401) and there are 113 bolus advice activations..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1369-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 8, 2015.

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