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Z-0798-03

Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump, Model 1700, Product Catalog Numbers 21-1711-01, 21-1712-01 and 21-1713-01. The 3...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2003-03-14 / Terminated / root cause: software

Deltec, Inc began a recall of Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump, Model 1700, Product Catalog Numbers 21-1711-01, 21-1712-01 and 21-1713-01. The 3 versions vary only in the color of the exterior on . The reason FDA records is "A software error could have resulted in the delivery of a larger bolus of insulin than anticipated when the pump was programmed in a particular manner". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0798-03
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump, Model 1700, Product Catalog Numbers 21-1711-01, 21-1712-01 and 21-1713-01. The 3 versions vary only in the color of the exterior.
Product code
LZG Pump, Infusion, Insulin
Reason for recall
A software error could have resulted in the delivery of a larger bolus of insulin than anticipated when the pump was programmed in a particular manner.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Recall Notification letters were sent to the consignees on March 14, 2003. The letters gave recommendations for avoiding the problem, stated that updated software to prevent the problem would be introduced, and requested that the customer call a toll-free phone number to arrange replacement of their affected pump.
Quantity in commerce
913 pumps
Distribution
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. There are no foreign or U.S. Government accounts.
Product codes and lots
All units distributed since product introduction in December 2002 are involved.