FDA recall record

Insulet Omnipod 5 App recall — FDA Z-0591-2024

The bolus calculator is not recording the decimal point if it is the first value entered when changing a bolus dose. This may lead to an over-delivery of…

Class Iclassification
Z-0591-2024official record ID
Jan 10, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0591-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmInsulet Corporation
Report dateJan 10, 2024
Recall initiation dateNov 30, 2023
Quantity27000 users
LocationActon, MA, United States

Official product description

Omnipod 5 App (on compatible Android smartphones), Software Versions 1.1 - 1.2.3 (current). US: PT-000599- Omnipod 5 App Software Package (provided through Google Play), EU: PT-001323- Omnipod 5 App Software Package (provided on locked-down Controllers (PT-001194 and PT-001193). Used to control an insulin pump.

Why the product was recalled

The bolus calculator is not recording the decimal point if it is the first value entered when changing a bolus dose. This may lead to an over-delivery of insulin to the user if the user does not recognize the error on the bolus calculator screen or the confirmation screen prior to starting the bolus.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Germany and UK.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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