AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

2–8 June 2014.

5 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

Pharmacy and medical products

Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump

In a small percentage of Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps, a faulty component in the vibration alarm may generate an error message ('E7: ELECTRONIC ERROR') and an audible signal at pump start up. If this occurs, it will prevent the pump from operating.

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Pharmacy and medical products

Accu-Chek Mobile Blood Glucose Meter

It has been identified that a small number of Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose meters have given incorrect high blood glucose readings as a result of the user not following the device instructions. Improper handling can include using the meter with unclean hands, pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test.

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