Why is Accu-Chek Aviva being discontinued?

On December 11, 2019, Roche Diabetes Care announced a voluntary, consumer-level recall of two lots of Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips due to the inability to perform a valid blood glucose measurement on a patient’s meter with multiple strips in a given strip vial.

Is Accu-Chek Aviva being discontinued?

Roche, manufacturer of Accu-Chek blood glucose monitors and testing supplies, has recently announced upcoming changes to its product line. Roche will be discontinuing the Accu-Chek Aviva meter at the end of 2020 and the Aviva Plus test strips at the end of 2022.

How can I get a free glucose meter?

People with diabetes registered on the NDSS will be eligible to receive a free blood glucose meter associated with their preferred new brand of blood glucose testing strips. Your doctor or diabetes educator can help you choose the meter that’s best for you.

How can I get free Accu-Chek strips?

If you’re eligible, the Accu-Chek Guide SimplePay program helps you save on Accu-Chek Guide test strip prescriptions and offers free shipping. Can I speak to a person? You can call 1-800-858-8072 for more information on any Accu-Chek program.

What is replacing the Accu-Chek Aviva Plus?

The Accu-Chek Aviva meter will soon be discontinued, though Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips will continue to be available so you can continue to use your Accu-Chek Aviva system. However, if you are ready for a new meter, consider switching to the simply easy Accu-Chek Guide Me today!

How accurate is Accu-Chek Aviva Plus?

For BG concentrations <100 mg/dl, Accu-Chek Aviva showed with the tested lots 100% of results within ±15 mg/dl, 97% to 100% within ±10 mg/dl and 84% to 88% within ±5 mg/dl. For BG concentrations ≥100 mg/dl, the system showed 99% to 100% of results within ±15 %, 98% to 99% within ±10% and 70% to 74% within ±5%.

Can you get a free Accu Chek blood glucose meter?

Get a free Accu-Chek meter! When you have diabetes, accuracy matters. Choose a meter you can trust. In an average week, our quality control process tests a combined total of over 60,000 Accu-Chek test strips for consistent accuracy. 1 With that type of commitment, why not use an Accu-Chek test strip?

Is the Accu-Chek Aviva meter still available?

Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips will continue to be available. The Accu-Chek Aviva meter will soon be discontinued, though Accu-Chek Aviva Plus test strips will continue to be available so you can continue to use your Accu-Chek Aviva system. However, if you are ready for a new meter, consider switching to the simply easy Accu-Chek Guide Me today!

What’s the serial number on Aviva plus blood glucose meter?

Important information on Accu-Chek ® Aviva Plus blood glucose meters with serial numbers either between 45505000001 and 45506335297 or between 45520000000 and 45523284925 potentially having unexpected short battery life or not powering on. 19-002 (November 2019)

How does the Accu-Chek guide me meter work?

Accu-Chek Guide Me meter Spill-resistant SmartPack ® vial lets you take one and spill none. Place a small drop of blood anywhere along the end instead of a on a tiny spot. Large, easy to read display makes it simple to see test results.