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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 5, 2014

Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. These products are indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes.

Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with damaged keypads on the Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. Animas h…

Recall #
Z-0137-2015
Affected scope
1938
Initiated
October 25, 2012
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Animas Corporation recalled Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. These products are indicated for continu… - a moderate-severity action.

Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. These products are indicated for continu… was recalled by Animas Corporation in November 5, 2014. Reason: Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0137-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Animas Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with ….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 5, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0137-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0137-2015) was formally reported on November 5, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 25, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Animas Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Chester, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1938.

The documented reason for this recall is: Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with damaged keypads on the Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. Animas has implemented an improvement to the key… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution in the countries of France, Italy, Sweden, and UK... Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1938

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. These products are indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes.

Reason for recall

Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with damaged keypads on the Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. Animas has implemented an improvement to the keypad related to the material used to reduce susceptibility to damage and increase durability.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0137-2015
Date reported November 5, 2014
Date initiated October 25, 2012
Recalling firm Animas Corporation
Firm location West Chester, PA
Affected scope 1938
Distribution Worldwide Distribution in the countries of France, Italy, Sweden, and UK..

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1938 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. These products are indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes.. Recalled by Animas Corporation. Units affected: 1938.
Why was this product recalled?
Animas determined that keypad wear over time was contributing to an increased complaint rate associated with damaged keypads on the Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump and System. Animas has implemented an improvement to the keypad related to the material used to reduce susceptibility to damage and increase durability.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 5, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0137-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution in the countries of France, Italy, Sweden, and UK...
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0137-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported November 5, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.