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Please check via your GP/DSN Hospital/Diabetes Clinic .
If you are using an Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump .
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Is asking people with a particular insulin pump to check the clock re-sets to
the correct time and date when they change the battery or when the power is
interrupted .
A fault with the Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump means if the power
is interrupted eg. during a battery change, the pump will re-set to the default date and time .
If this change goes unnoticed it may affect the time of insulin delivery .
John Wilkinson MHRA's Director of Medical Devices said .
"It is vital that people should check their pumps after an interruption in power supply .
"People should not stop using these pumps, or switch to an alternative device, without
discussing it with an healthcare professional .
"If the pump is affected by this fault , people should seek a replacement at the earliest
opportunity by contacting Roche 0800 701 000 .
We continue to encourage people to report any issues involving medical devices
to the MHRA via our Yellow Card Scheme .
Ensuring the correct level of insulin is vitally important in the management of diabetes .
People using these pumps should contact the manufacturer for a replacement if they
experience any problems. If they have any concerns about their level of insulin they
should consult with their diabetes care team .
Please do check your insulin pump if using the Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump (Roche)
Vist/Contact your GP/DSN if in any doubt or unsure .
Ring Roche 0800 701 000 if it is clear your pump has been affected .
If you are using an Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump .
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Is asking people with a particular insulin pump to check the clock re-sets to
the correct time and date when they change the battery or when the power is
interrupted .
A fault with the Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump means if the power
is interrupted eg. during a battery change, the pump will re-set to the default date and time .
If this change goes unnoticed it may affect the time of insulin delivery .
John Wilkinson MHRA's Director of Medical Devices said .
"It is vital that people should check their pumps after an interruption in power supply .
"People should not stop using these pumps, or switch to an alternative device, without
discussing it with an healthcare professional .
"If the pump is affected by this fault , people should seek a replacement at the earliest
opportunity by contacting Roche 0800 701 000 .
We continue to encourage people to report any issues involving medical devices
to the MHRA via our Yellow Card Scheme .
Ensuring the correct level of insulin is vitally important in the management of diabetes .
People using these pumps should contact the manufacturer for a replacement if they
experience any problems. If they have any concerns about their level of insulin they
should consult with their diabetes care team .
Please do check your insulin pump if using the Accu-check Spirit Combo Insulin Pump (Roche)
Vist/Contact your GP/DSN if in any doubt or unsure .
Ring Roche 0800 701 000 if it is clear your pump has been affected .