Events

Recall of Device Recall Insulet OmniPod

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Insulet 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
    71651
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2485-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-09-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-01-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138559
  • 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
    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.
  • Action
    The firm, Insulet Corporation, sent an "URGENT: Voluntary Device Recall" letter dated 7/13/2015 to each consignee/customer via Email notification (where possible) on 7/13/15 as well as Federal Express. Customers not responding to the email or Federal Express will receive follow up phone calls. The letter described the product, problem and actions to e taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: If you have Pods from any of these lots, set them aside, we will replace them at no charge; arrange for return and replacement by choosing one of the following methods: 1. Complete the online form at https://www.myomnipod.com/podinfo (fastest method). 2. Return the enclosed reply card by mail or fax to 1-855-407-3729. 3. Contact Insulet Customer Care by calling 1-855-407-3729 (any time day or night). If you do not have any unused Pods form these lots, reply using one of the methods above. If you have any question, contact Acting VP RA/QA at 978-600-7000. EXPANDED RECALL: Insulet Corp. issued on 11/2/15 the URGENT: Field Safety Notification via Email notification and Federal Express. Letter describes problem of that certain lots of the pod's needle failed to deploy or there is a delay in the deployment of the needle. Customers not responding to the email or Federal Express will receive additional mailing and/or follow up phone calls. Call Customer Care at 1-855-407-3729 if you have any questions regarding this Field Safety Notification

Device

Device Recall Insulet OmniPod
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: L40771, L40892, L40901, L40905, L40997, L41199, L41208  Expanded Recall: Lot Codes: L41908, L41910, F41935
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and country of: Switzerland.
  • 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.
  • Manufacturer
    Insulet Corporation

Manufacturer

Insulet Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Insulet Corporation, 600 Technology Park Dr Ste 200, Billerica MA 01821-4126
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Insulet Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA