Class 2 Device Recall AccuCheK Inform II Blood Glucose Monitor

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 06, 2013
• Date Posted: April 15, 2013
• Recall Status: Terminated on January 10, 2018
• Recall Number: Z-1113-2013
• Recall Event ID: 64460
• 510(K)Number: K121679
• Product Classification: System, test, blood glucose, over the counter - Product Code NBW
• Product: ACCU-CHEK Inform II Blood Glucose Monitoring System bar code scanner. Used with the ACCU-CHEK Inform II System to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar).
• Code Information: part number 05060311001, 05060303001
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.; 9115 Hague Rd; Indianapolis IN 46256-1025
• For Additional Information Contact: Todd Siesky; 317-576-2000 Ext. 249
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Roche investigation into complaints found Accu-Chek Inform II and CoaguChek XS Pro System barcode reading meters had the potential of intermittent erroneous decoding of patient identification if barcodes being read fail to meet size and/or quality standards.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Consignees of both devices were notified by Urgent Medical Device Correction letters sent via UPS Ground (receipt required) beginning 3/06/2013. The notice contained recommendation not to use EAN-13 barcode system and ensure barcodes used meet quality standards; use operator and patient lists (downloaded from a data manager) in order to check any decoded identification against the respective list. The notice directed forwarding of the notice if the product was further distributed. Customers were asked to complete the attached fax form. Contact the Customer Care Service Center, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-440-3638 for Accu check questions and 1-800-428-4674 for CoaguChek questions about the information contained in this UMDC.
• Quantity in Commerce: Both devices 4467
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = NBW