Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0993-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Animas Corporation |
| Report date | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 7,157 (494 US pumps affected) |
| Location | West Chester, PA, United States |
Official product description
Animas(R) 2020 Insulin Infusion Pump Product Usage: This product is indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes.
Why the product was recalled
Animas has identified a component issue affecting a small supply of the Animas(R) 2020 insulin pumps. The component issue may trigger the pumps to sound a false alarm or warning related to one of the following: - Loss of prime; -Occlusion; or -No cartridge detected.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Austria, Bermuda, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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