FDA Recall Terminated

Animas IR 1250 Insulin Pump.

Recall: Z-0929-05 · 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