Accu-Chek Guide and Accu-Chek Performa blood glucose meters 14 November 2019 Product defect correction – risk of delayed therapy due to potential battery issues Consumers and healthcare professionals are advised that Roche Diabetes Care Australia, in consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), is undertaking a product defect correction for Accu-Chek Guide and Accu-Chek Performa blood glucose meters. Accu-Chek Guide and Accu-Chek Performa blood glucose meters are used by people with diabetes to monitor their blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) levels. These meters are supplied individually and also in a meter kit. Please visit www.accu-chek.com.au for more information. The TGA Safety Advisory can be found at: https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/accu-chek-guide-and-accu-chek-performa-blood-glucose-meters
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