Roche recalls Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips due to potential humidity damage during shipping, which could cause inaccurate blood glucose readings. Affected model numbers include 06908152001, 06908217001, 06908268001, 06908349001, and 06908373001.
Test strip vials may open while inside sealed cartons during shipment. An open vial might expose the test strips to humidity, which might damage the strips and result in inaccurate results, potentially leading to inappropriate therapy decisions and adverse health consequences.
Roche is recalling Accu-Chek Aviva Plus blood glucose test strips because they may open during shipping, exposing them to humidity. This could lead to inaccurate readings, which might cause incorrect diabetes treatment decisions and health risks.
The test strips may open during shipping, allowing moisture to enter the sealed vials. This humidity exposure can damage the strips, causing inaccurate blood glucose readings. Inaccurate readings might lead to improper diabetes treatment decisions.
People using Roche's Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips for blood glucose monitoring are affected. Those with diabetes who rely on these strips for frequent testing are most at risk.
Check for model numbers 06908152001, 06908217001, 06908268001, 06908349001, or 06908373001 on the test strip packaging. This recall applies to all non-expired lots of the Accu-Chek Aviva Plus system.
Look for model numbers 06908152001, 06908217001, 06908268001, 06908349001, or 06908373001 on the test strip packaging.
No, this recall is a labeling correction and does not require returns or replacements.
Damaged test strips could cause inaccurate readings, which might lead to incorrect diabetes treatment decisions.
This recall applies to all non-expired lots of the Accu-Chek Aviva Plus system with the listed model numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Roche Diabetes Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2351-2021 — Roche Diabetes Care Roche Diabetes Care Hello, I own a Roche Diabetes Care that is covered by recall Z-2351-2021 from Roche Diabetes Care. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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