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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: May 10, 2017 Initiated: March 14, 2017 #Z-1899-2017

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
Units Affected
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
Location
Indianapolis, IN

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.