Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Date Initiated2020-04-30
Product Quantity206
Reason for Recall
Missing solder battery connection, which could interrupt power of insulin pump.
Firm Action
On April 30, 2020, the firm mailed a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter to patients. The firm also sent a letter to Health Care Professionals, (HCP) "Urgent Medical Device Recall" that they read this notice and confirm receipt that the customer read and understood the instructions provided in this letter. The letter notified customers that the insulin pumps had an issue on the battery connection that did not meet firm's quality specifications. If power is interrupted on a patients insulin pump, then insulin is suspended, which may lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There have been no reported complaints from customers as a result of this issue. The firm identified the pump models, serial numbers of the affected devices. In addition to informing patients about the recall, the letter asked patients to do the following: (1) Record current pump settings. Follow the System User Guide to set up new pump that is enclosed in the box. (2) After successfully programming the replacement pump, start using replacement pump. (3) Return affected pump using the included shipping materials. Contact 24-Hour Technical Support at 1-877-585-0166, the instructions provided in this letter. The firm sent a letter to Health Care Professionals, (HCP) "Urgent Medical Device Recall" that they read this notice and confirm receipt that the customer read and understood lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There have been no reported complaints from customers as a result of this issue. The firm identified the pump models, serial numbers of the affected devices.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide Distribution in the state of MD and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, Norway. ***Model 630G distributed in Canada and Model 670G distributed in US ***MODEL640G Distributed OUS ONLY***
OUS: Australia, Canada, Netherlands and Norway.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.