| Date Initiated by Firm | June 30, 2004 |
| Date Posted | July 20, 2004 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 03, 2005 |
| Recall Number | Z-1060-04 |
| Recall Event ID |
29388 |
| 510(K)Number | K003846 K012210 |
| Product Classification |
System, Test, Blood Glucose, Over The Counter - Product Code NBW
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| Product | ACCU-CHEK Inform meter; catalog No. 3035123. |
| Code Information |
All units. |
| FEI Number |
1823260
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Roche Diagnostics Corp. 9115 Hague Rd Indianapolis IN 46256-1025
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| For Additional Information Contact | 800-440-3638 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Exposure to excessive disinfectant or cleaning solution may cause overheating, melting, or smoke. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | A recall notice dated 6/30/04 was sent to each customer instructing them on proper cleaning methods, asking them to inspect their units for damage, and providing warning stickers for attachment to the base units. |
| Distribution | Nationwide. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = NBW
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