The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0165-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Insulet Recalls OmniPod Insulin Starter Kits Due to Mislabeling

Insulet Corporation is recalling 1,719 OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kits because the included alcohol prep pads are not properly labeled.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error regarding alcohol prep pads, which fits the rubric criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Insulet Corporation is recalling 1,719 OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kits (Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400). The recall is due to a labeling error where the alcohol prep pads contained within the kits are not properly labeled.

The affected starter kits were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Israel. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are L13483, L13485, L13478, and L13481.

Consumers who possess these starter kits should stop using the alcohol prep pads and contact Insulet Corporation for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starter Kit) Product Usage: The Starter Kit (SKT-UST400) is provided to users as an introduction to the OmniPod Insulin Management System prior to initiating care. It includes the Personal Diab
Affected units
1,719

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot Numbers: L13483
  • L13485
  • L13478
  • & L13481

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Insulet Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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