Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 19, 2014
Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A cartridge leak could result in the device delivering too much or too …
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc recalled T:slim Insulin Delivery System Insulin Infusion Pump - a critical-severity action.
T:slim Insulin Delivery System Insulin Infusion Pump was recalled by Tandem Diabetes Care Inc in February 19, 2014. Reason: Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0827-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0827-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0827-2014) was formally reported on February 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 10, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Tandem Diabetes Care Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Diego, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 12, 807 boxes (10packs).
The documented reason for this recall is: Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A cartridge leak could result in the device delivering too much or too little insulin, which can lead to a seri… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA (nationwide). 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
12, 807 boxes (10packs)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
T:slim Insulin Delivery System Insulin Infusion Pump
Specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the T:slim Insulin Pump may be at risk for leaking. A cartridge leak could result in the device delivering too much or too little insulin, which can lead to a serious adverse event.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0827-2014 |
| Date reported | February 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 10, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Tandem Diabetes Care Inc |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 12, 807 boxes (10packs) |
| Distribution | USA (nationwide) |
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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