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FDA Devices recall · Reported May 10, 2017

Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and Android Product Usage: This is a digital product available for download direct to customers from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The total number of downloads is not available. The number of unique users for each affected version from the date of initial distribution through 03/23/2017 is noted in 7a. However, some users will have used all three affected versions as they upgraded from version

A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potential insulin over-delivery.

Recall #
Z-1899-2017
Affected scope
64,324
Initiated
March 14, 2017
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Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. recalled Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and And… - a moderate-severity action.

Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and And… was recalled by Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. in May 10, 2017. Reason: A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potent…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1899-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potent….

Moderate
severity level
64K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
May 10, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1899-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and Android Product Usage: This is a digital product available for download direct to customers from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The total number of downloads is not available. The number of unique users for each affected version from the date of initial distribution through 03/23/2017 is noted in 7a. However, some users will have used all three affected versions as they upgraded from version to version when the versions became available and many others will have tried the app and discontinued use. In the last 30 days, 02/22/2017 03/23/2017, there have been 16,781 unique users in the US with 264 of those seeking bolus advice and 19,268 unique users in the rest of world (excluding Canada) with 415 of those users seeking bolus advice.

Reason for recall

A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potential insulin over-delivery.

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-1899-2017
Date reported May 10, 2017
Date initiated March 14, 2017
Recalling firm Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
Firm location Indianapolis, IN
Affected scope 64,324
Distribution US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

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

Scale of Impact

64,324 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and Android Product Usage: This is a digital product available for download direct to customers from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The total number of downloads is not available. The number of unique users for each affected version from the date of initial distribution through 03/23/2017 is noted in 7a. However, some users will have used all three affected versions as they upgraded from version to version when the versions became available and many others will have tried the app and discontinued use. In the last 30 days, 02/22/2017 03/23/2017, there have been 16,781 unique users in the US with 264 of those seeking bolus advice and 19,268 unique users in the rest of world (excluding Canada) with 415 of those users seeking bolus advice.. Recalled by Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.. Units affected: 64,324.
Why was this product recalled?
A program error (bug) in the Bolus Advisor feature, which could result in incorrect bolus advice and a potential insulin over-delivery.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 10, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1899-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV.
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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