FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2013
OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starter Kit) Product Usage: The Starter Kit (SKT-UST400) is provided to users as an introduction to the OmniPod Insulin Management System prior to initiating care. It includes the Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) with two AAA alkaline batteries, a USB cable, a Users Guide, a Soft Carrying Case, a Troubleshooting guide, a Warranty Registration Card, and two Alcohol Pads. The OmniPod Insulin Management System is
Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled.
Insulet Corporation recalled OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starte… - a moderate-severity action.
OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starte… was recalled by Insulet Corporation in November 13, 2013. Reason: Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0165-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Insulet Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 13, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0165-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starter Kit) Product Usage: The Starter Kit (SKT-UST400) is provided to users as an introduction to the OmniPod Insulin Management System prior to initiating care. It includes the Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) with two AAA alkaline batteries, a USB cable, a Users Guide, a Soft Carrying Case, a Troubleshooting guide, a Warranty Registration Card, and two Alcohol Pads. The OmniPod Insulin Management System is intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin and for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh whole capillary blood (in vitro) from the finger. The glucose measurements should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes. The PDM glucose meter is intended for single-patient use and should not be shared. Abbott FreeStyle test strips are used with the built-in FreeStyle meter for the quantitative measurement of blood glucose in fresh whole capillary blood from the finger, upper arm and palm. Abbott Freestyle Control Solutions are used to verify that the meter and test-strips are working together properly and that the test is performed correctly.
Reason for recall
Alcohol Prep Pads contained within the kit are not properly labeled.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0165-2014 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Insulet Corporation |
| Firm location | Bedford, MA |
| Affected scope | 1,719 starter kits |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide and the country of Israel. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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