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.
FDA Recall Z-2485-2015 · Posted 2015-09-04
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Recalling FirmInsulet Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLZG
Date Initiated2015-07-13
Date Terminated2017-01-26
Product Quantity16,017 boxes. Expanded Recall: 5,179.0 boxes
Reason for Recall
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
Firm 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
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and country of: Switzerland.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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