Roche unit recalls Accu-Check insulin pumps
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Switzerland-based Roche subsidiary Disetronic Medical Systems recalls certain batches of its Accu-Check Spirit insulin pumps because the "up" or "down" buttons that are used to change programmed settings or to administer additional insulin may fail to function, the firm announced April 30. Customers can contact the Accu-Check Spirit hotline for a replacement pump, which should arrive in 1-2 business days. The defect was detected during normal quality control monitoring, the firm says