InPen Diabetes Management App, part of the InPen System, REF: MMT-105ELBLNA, MMT-105ELGYNA, MMT-105ELPKNA...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0741-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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