Accu-Chek Ultraflex-10 infusion set; Catalog number 454479001.
FDA Recall Z-1141-06 · Posted 2006-07-08
Recalling FirmDisetronic Medical Systems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZG
Date Initiated2006-03-31
Date Terminated2007-11-06
Product Quantity241,310 in US and Canada plus 65,530 outside North America
Reason for Recall
The luer tube may break at the lock-tubing connection to the pump, causing an interruption of insulin delivery, which can and has contributed to hyperglycemia
Firm Action
"U.S. and International distributors, patients and their physicians were notified via letters dated 3/31/06. Distributors were instructed to search for all part numbers affected by the recall and to provide all affected customers and sub-distributors with the recall notice. Customers were offered a replacement set or replacement with a different model. A press release was also issued on 4/3/06.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide including USA, Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.