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Z-0741-2023Class II

InPen Diabetes Management App, part of the InPen System, REF: MMT-105ELBLNA, MMT-105ELGYNA, MMT-105ELPKNA...

Companion Medical, Inc. / initiated 2022-11-08 / Open, Classified / root cause: software

Companion Medical, Inc. began a recall of InPen Diabetes Management App, part of the InPen System, REF: MMT-105ELBLNA, MMT-105ELGYNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105NNBLNA, MMT-105NNGYNA... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Diabetes management app may crash immediately upon opening, while using the app and/or while app is running in the background, which may lead to inability to use the app. An error message may be displayed indicating the...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0741-2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Companion Medical, Inc.
Product
InPen Diabetes Management App, part of the InPen System, REF: MMT-105ELBLNA, MMT-105ELGYNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105ELPKNA, MMT-105NNBLNA, MMT-105NNGYNA, MMT-105NNPKNA.
Product code
NDC Calculator, Drug Dose
Reason for recall
Diabetes management app may crash immediately upon opening, while using the app and/or while app is running in the background, which may lead to inability to use the app. An error message may be displayed indicating the app has stopped or isn't responding. After the crash, a present dose reminder is not displayed, which may lead to delayed insulin therapy and potentially resulting in hyperglycemia.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
On 11/8/22, Medtronic emailed correction notices to customers who were asked to do the following: 1) Verify the running app by: a) Open the app on the device, b) From Home screen tap the "Settings" button, c) Select the "Help and Support" option, d) Under Contact Us section, note the app version listed. 2) If affected app versions are not listed, no action is necessary. 3) If affected apps are listed, uninstall the app and reinstall the version currently available in the app store (5.5.4.4) by following these steps: a) Perform an app search for InPen, b) Tap the icon to the left of the Open button, c) Tap the Uninstall button, d) Confirm the uninstall, e) Tap the Install button. 4) After reinstall and log into the InPen app all past data will remain available and visible within the app logbook. 5) Acknowledge receipt and understanding of the correction notice. The firm provided the following 24-hour technical support phone number: 1-800-646-4633, option 1.
Quantity in commerce
140
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, NY, MT, OH, IN, MN, PA, CT, TX, WA, TN, SD, MI, FL, OR, NC, KY, WI, MO, WV, NV, SC, AZ, AR, MA, LA, VT, GA.
Product codes and lots
InPen Software App for Android, versions 5.6.1.1 and 5.6.2 with InPen System REF/UDI-DI: MMT-105ELBLNA/10862088000313, MMT-105ELGYNA/10862088000320, MMT-105ELPKNA/10862088000337, MMT-105NNBLNA/10862088000344, MMT-105NNGYNA/10862088000351, MMT-105NNPKNA/10862088000368.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0741-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0741-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated