Events

Recall of Device Recall Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pumps

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Animas Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    55478
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2395-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-03-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-09-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-10-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=90950
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump, infusion, insulin - Product Code LZG
  • Reason
    Sensor could be damaged.
  • Action
    An Email was sent by the firm, Animas, to US patients and health care providers where email addresses were on file. Animas sent two "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION " letters one dated March 18, 2010, to all US customers, HCPs and distributors of One Touch Ping Glucose Management System and the Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pump and the other letter to all US patients, HCPs and distributors of Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pump, Animas IR 1200 and Animas IR 1250 (1200 plus). Animas also notified all global distributors and affiliates and sent the letter to customers and health care professional in those regions. The letters describe the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to follow their User Guide instructions; Pay attention to all pump warnings; NEVER rewind the pump motor, load the insulin cartridge, or prime their infusion set while connected, and fill out the enclosed reply card and send it back to Animas as soon as possible. Should you have any questions or concerns, please call the Animas Customer Support Department at 1-866-949-1525 or call toll free number on back of pump at 1-877-937-7867. If you are traveling outside of the U.S., please call 610-644-8990 and press option 1.

Device

Device Recall Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pumps
  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers - see word document in supporting info
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA including states of CA,FL,LA, MA, MI, NY, OH, PA,TX, UT, VA and WA, and countries including Canada, United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, France, Hungary, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Sweden, Czech Republic, Spain, Mexico and Norway.
  • Product Description
    Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pumps || Intended use:deliver insulin therapy
  • Manufacturer
    Animas Corporation

Manufacturer

Animas Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Animas Corporation, 200 Lawrence Dr, West Chester PA 19380-3428
  • Source
    USFDA