FDA Device

ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus, subcutaneous infusion set. Part Number 05511046001. AC FLEXLINK PLUS 6MM CANNULA. An infusion set for the subcutaneous infusion of insulin administered with micro dosage insulin pumps. Made in Germany Manufactured for and Distributed by Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc. Fishers, IN 46037, USA Toll Free: 1-800-280-7801 Roche Diabetes Care AG 3401 Burgdorf, Switzerland

Hazard

There is the potential to kink or bend the cannula when inserting the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. This can lead to under delivery and elevation of blood glucose levels.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Roche Insulin Delivery Systems sent urgent Product Recall letters, dated 2/21/2011. The letter identified the affected product and described the issue regarding kinked or bent cannulas. The firm requests that customers discontinue use of the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set and return the unused stock. Customers are to contact their health care provider to determine if changes to their pump therapy are needed and how to temporarily continue insulin pump therapy without the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. The attached Customer Reply Card should be completed and return via mail or fax per the instructions on the card. The letter also lists some additional information pertaining to signs and symptoms. Questions regarding this recall should be directed to ACCU-CHEK Customer Care at 1-800-688-4578, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Products

ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus, subcutaneous infusion set. Part Number 05511046001. AC FLEXLINK PLUS 6MM CANNULA. An infusion set for the subcutaneous infusion of insulin administered with micro dosage in
Brand
Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc.
UPC
Part Number: 05511046001.  Lots: GWX 001 up to GWX 206 and GWY 001 up to GWY 033.

Units Affected

1,454,918 million worldwide