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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

OmniPod¿ Insulin Management System. Only the OmniPod¿ device is affected. Catalog Number(s): 14810 (OUS). Intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.

Reported: September 16, 2015 Initiated: July 13, 2015 #Z-2485-2015

Product Description

OmniPod¿ Insulin Management System. Only the OmniPod¿ device is affected. Catalog Number(s): 14810 (OUS). Intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.

Reason for Recall

OmniPods¿ (Pods) have a higher rate of failure causing: Cannula fails to deploy/retract causing insulin to be pumped or the audible alarm is displayed on the PDM and pod will not deliver insulin

Details

Recalling Firm
Insulet Corporation
Units Affected
16,017 boxes. Expanded Recall: 5,179.0 boxes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and country of: Switzerland.
Location
Billerica, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
OmniPod¿ Insulin Management System. Only the OmniPod¿ device is affected. Catalog Number(s): 14810 (OUS). Intended for subcutaneous delivery of insulin at set and variable rates for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.. Recalled by Insulet Corporation. Units affected: 16,017 boxes. Expanded Recall: 5,179.0 boxes.
Why was this product recalled?
OmniPods¿ (Pods) have a higher rate of failure causing: Cannula fails to deploy/retract causing insulin to be pumped or the audible alarm is displayed on the PDM and pod will not deliver insulin
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 16, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2485-2015.