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t:slim X2 insulin pump; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Dexcom G5; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology; t: slim x2 insulin pump with the Control-IQ Technology

FDA Recall Z-1811-2022 · Posted 2022-09-26

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodePQF
Date Initiated2022-05-24
Product Quantity31,100

Reason for Recall

Insulin pumps may have the following issues: 1) Malfunction 6 Non-Volatile Memory, 2) Inaccurate (Fluctuating) Battery Life Display, 3) Touchscreen Staying On, 4) Unexpected Open Loop, that can be mitigated with a software update. Issues could result in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.

Firm Action

On 5/24/22, and 7/7/22, correction notices sent to customers in Australia and New Zealand to update to the latest software. t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology version 6.6 and Control-IQ technology version 7.6 available with latest software versions. Software update contact: Australia, AMSL: [email protected] or 1300 851 056; New Zealand, NZMS [email protected] (Questions: 0508 634 103) On 7/26/22, correction notices were mailed or emailed in the United States to healthcare providers and distributors. Recalling firm contact: [email protected] Providers asked to instruct patients to update pump software. Software update called version 6.6.0.1 for Basal-IQ technology and version 7.6.0.1 for Control-IQ technology. Check software version on the pump: options > my pump > pump info and arrow down to software version. See user guide and to visit https://support.tandemdiabetes.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500011452302-How-do-I-check-what-software-version-is-on-my-pump-video- Latest software can be downloaded remotely from a computer. Visit https://portal.tandemdiabetes.com and login with their t:connect account credentials. Once logged in, click the MY DEVICES to view available software updates. Perform software update via the Tandem Device Updater (TDU), with precautions and instructions provided in user TDU guide: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/docs/default-source/product-documents/tandem-device-updater/aw-1004796_c-user-guide-tandem-device-updater-5-4-artwork.pdf. Acknowledge correction notice receipt: https://go.tandemdiabetes.com/Field-Correction-Notice-X.6_US.html Distributors with impacted part numbers asked to contact the recalling firm s distribution team. On 8/4/22, users sent correction notice to update pump software. See above for acknowledgment form link and software update instructions. Prescription and training may be required if pump is out-of-warranty and not currently using Control-IQ technology, can only update to Basal-

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

US: NC, OK, ME, NY, TX, LA, NE, FL, AZ, IL, OH, CA, AL, MI, UT, VA, MA, SC, MS, GA, NV, HI, MN, WA, IN, AR, ID, CO, IA, MO, MT, PA, WI, NH, MD, WV, KS, NM, OR, KY, DE, ND, CT, NJ, TN, WY, AK, SD, DC, RI, IA, PR, VT, PT, VI, NC. OUS: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

Official Source

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

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