Contour, Contour TS Blood Glucose Test Strips and Bonus Packs Intended for self-testing by people with diabetes and healthcare professionals to monitor glucose concentrations in whole blood
FDA Recall Z-3268-2011 · Posted 2011-09-19
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Recalling FirmBayer Healthcare, LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLFR
Date Initiated2011-08-12
Date Terminated2012-07-02
Product Quantity3,617,287 vials/ 54,555,460 test strips
Reason for Recall
All 10- or 25- count glucose test strip vials, either loose vials or found in patient starter kits of Contour, Contour TS and Contour" USB blood glucose meters are being recalled a packaging issue which, under certain conditions, can cause some test strips packaged in some small-count vials to operate outside of US FDA-cleared performance specifications and produce a low-bias reading during blood
Firm Action
Bayer sent an "URGENT DIABETES TEST STRIP RECALL" letter dated August 12, 2011, to its customers with the name of the test strips, sizes recalled, reason for the recall, potential injury, and instructions to discontinue use and return the test strips to Bayer. The recall letter also included a recall response form that was to be faxed back to Bayer at 1-800-876-2243. For questions call Customer Logistics at 1-800-348-2637.
Root Cause
Packaging
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution and Puerto Rico
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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