FDA Device

ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo Blood Glucose Meter (as a part of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo System)\ The ACCU-CHEK Combo System is indicated for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes and for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger.

Hazard

There is a software synchronization issue with the ACCU-CHEK Combo system. In rare cases, when the Manual Pump option is chosen on the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo meter, there is a possibility of receiving an incorrect bolus advice recommendation that may cause a temporary under delivery of insulin.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm, Roche Diagnostics, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION (UMDC)" letter dated October 29, 2013, via UPS to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The UMDC informed them of the software synchronization issue with the ACCU-CHEK Combo system that may cause a temporary under delivery of insulin. The customers were instructed to ensure they properly deliver the correction bolus when utilizing the Manual Pump option, as instructed in the Owners Booklet; and complete and return the Business Reply Card via fax to 1-877-282-0223. The Distributors were instructed to provide the UMDC to their direct customers. The HCPs were instructed to remind their patients to follow the instructions in the Accu-Chek Aviva Combo Meter Advanced Owners Booklet when utilizing Manual Pump option. Questions about the information contained in this UMDC are directed to ACCU-CHEK Pump Support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-688-4578.

Products

ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo Blood Glucose Meter (as a part of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo System)\ The ACCU-CHEK Combo System is indicated for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes and for the quantita
Brand
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
UPC
AccuChek Aviva Combo meter 05075645005 packaged in Accu-Chek Combo Kit mg US/English version, 05458544001 and Accu-Chek Combo Kit mg US/Spanish version, 05504686001.

Units Affected

6,595 units