Recall Z-3017-2011
Animas Corporation · initiated July 29, 2011
Product
Animas 2020 Insulin Infusion Pump. Animas Corp. An insulin infusion.
Codes / lots: Animas 2020 Insulin Pump Serial numbers 00-89133-12, 00-89207-12, 14-88703-12, 14-88710-12, 15-88704-12, 15-89190-12, 16-89096-12, 16-89191-12, 17-88720-12, 17-89097-12, 17-89185-12, 17-89611-12, 18-88721-12, 18-89612-12, 19-88715, 18-89099-12, 19-89187-12, 19-89194-12, 19-89620-12, 20-88716-12, 20-89188-12, 20-89621-12, 21-88717-12, 21-88731-12, 21-89196-12, 21-89615-12, 22-88732-12, 22-89616-12, 23-88733-12, 24-88734-12, 25-88728-12, 25-88735-12, 27-88737-12, 28-88738-12, 33-89824-12, 35-89819-12, 36-89827-12, 88-89100-12, 91-89110-12, 92-89111-12, 93-89112-12, 94-89106-12, 94-89120-12, 95-89107-12, 95-89114-12, 95-89121-12, 96-89115-12, 21-88386-12, 21-88393-12, 22-88387-12, 96-89122-12, 96-89210-12, 97-89116-12, 97-89123-12, 97-89130-12, 01-89215-12, 02-89216-12, 02-89223-12, 02-89230-12, 03-89217-12, 03-89224-12, 03-89400-12, 04-89218-12, 04-89225-12, 04-89232-12, 04-89401-12, 05-89219-12, 05-89226-12, 06-89227-12, 06-89234-12, 06-89241-12, 06-89410-12, 07-89235-12, 07-89242-12, 07-89404-12, 07-89411-12, 08-89236-12, 08-89412-12, 09-89237-12, 09-89406-12, 09-89413-12, 10-89238-12, 10-89414-12, 11-89239-12, 11-89408-12, 11-89415-12, 12-89409-12, 13-89417-12, 14-89418-12…
Reason for recall
Incorrect component (1nF capacitor) was used to produce 191 printed circuit boards used in six pump lots of which 380 pumps were distributed. This issue may result in the pump displaying a "Replace Battery" alarm not related to the condition of the battery.
FDA-determined cause: Mixed-up of materials/components
Action taken
Animas Corporation sent an "Urgent: Insulin Pump Recall" letter dated July, 29 20011 to all affected customers. The letter included affected product and problem. They requested anyone who received the pump to send it back to Animas and a replacement pump will be sent at no charge. For additional information contact the Customer Support Department at (877) 937-7867.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-3017-2011
- Initiated
- July 29, 2011
- Posted by FDA
- August 12, 2011
- Terminated
- December 7, 2011
- Product code
- LZG – Pump, Infusion, Insulin
- Quantity
- 380
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: Nationwide (USA) distribution including the states of CA, CO, MA, and MD; and the countries of Australia, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Sweden and the U.K.
- Recalling firm
- Animas Corporation, West Chester, PA