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Device product

Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Product catalog numbers: PT-000409: ASM, Omnipod 5, PDM, Programmed PT-000428: Adaptor, Charging, Noetic Nuu N5004L, Horizon PDM, US PT-000429: Cable, Charging, Omnipod 5, Horizon PDM

Z-0423-2023

November 14, 2022

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Insulet Corporation
Event
Event 91127
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
129,086
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0423-2023

Official wording

Reason: The firm has become aware of an issue with the Omnipod 5 Controller where the Controller charging port and charging cable are melting, deforming, or discoloring due to heat generated by increased resistance in the Controller port. The excess heat may cause minor burns if touched, and the Omnipod 5 Controller may fail to charge, requiring the user to switch to their backup insulin plan.

Code information: ALL serial numbers/ controller lots are currently in scope of this recall

Distribution pattern: Domestic distribution nationwide.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The firm has become aware of an issue with the Omnipod 5 Controller where the Controller charging port and charging cable are melting, deforming, or discoloring due to heat generated by increased resistance in the Controller port. The excess heat may cause minor burns if touched, and the Omnipod 5 Controller may fail to charge, requiring the user to switch to their backup insulin plan.