CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Accu-Chek Performa Test Strip, Blood glucose monitoring system recalled

Roche Diabetes Care is recalling Accu-Chek Performa Test Strip, Blood glucose monitoring system, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot 476605

Quantity recalled295,248

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2186-2018
FDA event ID: 80018
Recalling firm: Roche Diabetes Care, Indianapolis, IN
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 May 2018
FDA classified: 14 Jun 2018
Reported: 20 Jun 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Potency & Assay
Device type: Insulin Pumps & Glucose Monitors

Timeline

7 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
14 Jun 2018	Classified by FDA	+38 days
20 Jun 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The recalling firm has identified two lots of test strips that are out of specification. Affected test strips show an increased potential for: strip errors prior to applying a blood sample; strips not detected once inserted; or a biased result may occur, which may not be detectable. In the case of a biased result, incorrect action could be taken by the user in response to the displayed blood glucose result as compared to the actual blood glucose value.

Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.

Product as listed by the FDA

Accu-Chek Performa Test Strip, Blood glucose monitoring system, Catalog no. 07299702001 Product Usage: The Accu-Chek Performa test strips are for use with the Accu-Chek Performa meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in venous whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood samples from the fingertips.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide distribution. Foreign distribution to Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Barbados Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Denmark Dominican Republic El Salvador Finland Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong (SAR China) Hungary India Indonesia Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Ireland Kenya Korea Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Mexico Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Philippines Poland Russian Federation New Zealand Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan (Republic of China), Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Portugal"

Nationwide Georgia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot 476605

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 80018

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20 Jun 2018	CLASS II	Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Test Strip, Blood glucose monitoring system recalled	Roche Diabetes Care	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
20 Jun 2018	CLASS II	Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strip, Whole blood glucose test system recalled	Roche Diabetes Care	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

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