ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1484-2011 ยท FRN Pump, Infusion

Roche Insulin Delivery Systems Inc.

ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus, subcutaneous infusion set. Part Number 05510988001. AC FLEXLINK PLUS SET 6/70 10PK. 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, Switzer

DateMar 10, 2011 (initiated Feb 24, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThere 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.
Root causeDevice Design
ActionRoche 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
Quantity1,454,918 million worldwide
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K100704ACCU-CHEK FLEXLINK PLUS INFUSION SET, ACCU-CHECK LINKASSIST PLUS INSERTION DEVICE
Disetronic Medical Systems AG, May 14, 2010