ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips For use with: ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meters; 17 count sample strip 51 count retail strip; 102 count retail strip; 51 count MedBen strip 51 count Mail Order strip; Sample Kit 16 per case. The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Test Strips are for use with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips or palm.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 13, 2014).
- Recall Initiated
- April 14, 2014
- Posted
- May 13, 2014
- Terminated
- September 18, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-1616-2014
- Quantity
- 590,136 boxes
- Firm Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Roche Diabetes Care has become aware the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus test strips may produce erroneously low blood glucose readings in patients undergoing Ceftriaxone therapy. The interference is not described in the product labeling.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
5599423160, 5599415160, 5919967160, 5919959160, 5919983160, 5907675001
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
On 4/14/14, Roche Diagnostics Operations issued URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification to consignees which included description of the affected product and issue, clinical significance, and actions required. Consignees are directed to call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072 for any questions about the information contained in the notification.