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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 23, 2015

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ 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.

Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.

Recall #
Z-0394-2016
Affected scope
5,179.0 boxes
Initiated
November 2, 2015
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Insulet Corporation recalled OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The … - a critical-severity action.

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The … was recalled by Insulet Corporation in December 23, 2015. Reason: Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0394-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Insulet Corporation issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
December 23, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0394-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0394-2016) was formally reported on December 23, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 2, 2015. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Insulet Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Billerica, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,179.0 boxes.

The documented reason for this recall is: Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and countries of Switzerland, Germany, and Israel.. 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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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

5,179.0 boxes

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ 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.

Reason for recall

Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0394-2016
Date reported December 23, 2015
Date initiated November 2, 2015
Recalling firm Insulet Corporation
Firm location Billerica, MA
Affected scope 5,179.0 boxes
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and countries of Switzerland, Germany, and Israel.

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

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ 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.. Recalled by Insulet Corporation. Units affected: 5,179.0 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
Pod's needle mechanism fails to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle mechanism.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 23, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0394-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and countries of Switzerland, Germany, and Israel..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0394-2016) 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 December 23, 2015. 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.