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Terminated

2.0 mL Cartridge/Syringe Piston component of Insulin Pump Insulin infusion

FDA Recall Z-1678-2011 · Posted 2011-05-10

Recalling FirmAnimas Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZG
Date Initiated2011-02-25
Date Terminated2014-04-03
Product Quantity384,180

Reason for Recall

Action is being undertaken to address the occurrence of adverse events associated with leaking cartridges. Firm became aware of this issue through customer complaints from pump users reporting the cartridges were leaking.

Firm Action

Animas Corporation sent an Urgent Recall letter dated February 22, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to: Change their cartridge immediately using the instructions provided. Return all of the unused affected product using the enclosed box. Shipments must be returned using the United States Postal Service. For technical questions call Animas Customer Support at 1-855-254-5668 or call the toll free number at 1-8777-937-7867. For any questions about returning the product call 1-877-280-2339. Customers were instructed to notify the firm by logging on to the following website: www.animasnotification.com or call the Call Center at 1-877-280-2339 if they have no product to return.

Root Cause

Material/Component Contamination

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and France.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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