Roche recalls 50-count ACCU-CHEK AVIVA blood glucose test strips due to potential inability to dose strips, which may delay treatment decisions. Affected units have catalog number 06453970020 and lot number 498287.
Inability to dose the test strips, may result in a temporary inability to get a result that could lead to a delay in treatment and/or therapy decisions
Roche is recalling 50-count ACCU-CHEK AVIVA blood glucose test strips because they may not dose properly, leading to delayed treatment decisions. This could affect people who rely on these strips for diabetes management.
The test strips may not dose correctly, which can cause temporary delays in getting blood glucose results. This delay might lead to delayed treatment decisions for people managing diabetes.
People with diabetes who use the ACCU-CHEK AVIVA blood glucose monitoring system are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers of the test strips.
Check for the catalog number 06453970020 and lot number 498287 on the test strip packaging. The product is intended for use with the ACCU-CHEK AVIVA blood glucose monitoring system.
Look for the catalog number 06453970020 and lot number 498287 on the test strip packaging.
The test strips may not dose properly, which could delay blood glucose results and lead to delayed treatment decisions.
Check for the catalog number 06453970020 and lot number 498287 on the test strip packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Roche directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Roche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0999-2020 — Roche Roche Hello, I own a Roche that is covered by recall Z-0999-2020 from Roche. 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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