Database updated: 18 November 2024
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13983 |
| Brand Name: | Animas 2020 insulin pump |
| Model: | Model: 2020 |
| Affected: | All pumps shipped from the manufacturer between April and September 2012 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | New Zealand Medical & Scientific Ltd 2A Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 09 259 4062 |
| Manufacturer: | Animas Corporation |
| Issue: | Animas has identified that in some pumps a component may become dislodged. Should this occur it renders the force sensor detection system in the pump inoperative. The pump will stop delivering insulin and provide a warning to the patient. If the malfunction has led to a "no cartridge detected" or "loss of prime" situation, the pump also warns the user of this. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be exchanged |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 19/12/2012 |
| Additional Information: | www.medsafe.govt.nz/hot/RecallActionNoticesNew/13983.asp |
