FDA recall record

Animas recall — FDA Z-0836-2013

Due to an internal calendar date limit (December 31, 2015) these pumps will cease to operate on January 1, 2016, and will result in a call service alarm…

Class IIIclassification
Z-0836-2013official record ID
Feb 27, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0836-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAnimas Corporation
Report dateFeb 27, 2013
Recall initiation dateDec 17, 2012
Quantity37,998
LocationWest Chester, PA, United States

Official product description

Animas(R) 2020, Animas(R) IR 1250 (1200 plus), Animas(R) IR 1200 Insulin Infusion Pumps Indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin.

Why the product was recalled

Due to an internal calendar date limit (December 31, 2015) these pumps will cease to operate on January 1, 2016, and will result in a call service alarm that is displayed on the pump display.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Finland, Hungary, Israel, United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Mexico and Ireland.

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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