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Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. recalls Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App

Recalled February 1, 2017 · FDA recall Z-1099-2017 · Roche Diabetes Care

Hazard
iOS and Android: Under certain conditions the affected app versions may disregard historical bolus data potentially leading to an incorrect bolus insulin recommendation being provided to the user. iOS only: Pairing and using multiple meters with the Accu-Chek Connect app can under rare circumstances cause the bolus advisor to fail to offer a correction bolus recommendation within the eligible time window following a blood glucose measurement (10  15 minutes). Depending on the individual metabolic situation potentially incorrect bolus advice could lead to serious health consequences such as hypoglycemia. Both software issues may also cause the amount of active insulin displayed during the bolus calculation process to be incorrect and should not be used to manually calculate a bolus. · FDA Class II
Units
27243
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution The Accu-Chek Connect App for iOS is distributed directly to end users via the Apple App Store. The Accu-Chek Connect App for Android is distributed directly to end users via the Google Play App Store.

Description

iOS and Android: Under certain conditions the affected app versions may disregard historical bolus data potentially leading to an incorrect bolus insulin recommendation being provided to the user. iOS only: Pairing and using multiple meters with the Accu-Chek Connect app can under rare circumstances cause the bolus advisor to fail to offer a correction bolus recommendation within the eligible time window following a blood glucose measurement (10  15 minutes). Depending on the individual metabolic situation potentially incorrect bolus advice could lead to serious health consequences such as hypoglycemia. Both software issues may also cause the amount of active insulin displayed during the bolus calculation process to be incorrect and should not be used to manually calculate a bolus.

Product
Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App
Manufacturer(s)
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →

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