FDA Recall
Terminated
Animas IR 1250 Insulin Pump.
Recall: Z-0929-05
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Initiated April 11, 2005
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0929-05
- Event Number
- 31760
- Firm
- Animas Corporation
- FEI Number
- 3002920072
- Product Code
- LZG
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- April 11, 2005
- Posted
- June 25, 2005
- Terminated
- January 24, 2006
- Address
- 200 Lawrence Dr, West Chester, PA, 19380-3428
Description
Animas IR 1250 Insulin Pump.
Reason
pump failed to respond to keypad button pressess after using the food database feature
Action
The recalling firm issued a recall notice dated 4/11/05 to all patients and healthcare providers via first class mail. The letter instructs the patient to reset the pump, thus correcting any problems caused by the software bug, and to discontinue use of the food database. All distributors were contacted by phone on 4/12/05 and instructed to return all pumps in their inventory. On 4/25/05, the recalling began emailing and telephoning patients to arrange for replacement and return of the devices.
Distribution
The products were shipped to distributors in FL, TX, UT, and VA. The products were also shipped to patients nationwide.
Quantity
2081 units