Roche ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus Infusion Set: Class I Recall – Delivery of Insulin

by Gary Kopycinski on March 29, 2011

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Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 29, 2011.

ISSUE: There is a potential for under-delivery of insulin due to a tube (cannula) which may become kinked or bent when inserting the ACCU-CHEK FlexLink Plus infusion set. If this remains unnoticed, this can result in under-delivery or no delivery of insulin. This can lead to elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). Hyperglycemia can lead to many serious health complications including death.

BACKGROUND: This recall only applies to the ACCU-CHEK…