Insulin device for diabetics urgently recalled amid fears its battery could overheat and catch on FIRE
- Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager has been urgently recalled
- There are fears the device could overheat, catch fire, leak fluid or swell
- The device allows diabetics to receive three days of insulin without injections
A device diabetics use to manage their insulin levels has been urgently recalled due to fears its battery pack could overheat and burst into flames.
Product Safety Australia issued the recall on Friday for the Omnipod DASH Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM).
‘The product’s battery pack may swell, leak fluid or overheat and could catch on fire,’ Product Safety Australia said.
The wearable pods can be stuck to diabetics’ arms or legs, and deliver three days’ worth of insulin that is controlled through a smartphone-like device known as the PDM.
It allows those with diabetes to receive insulin without the need for injections.
But those using the device have been warned the battery overheating could result in a fire and cause serious injury or death.
A device diabetics use to manage their insulin levels has been urgently recalled due to fears its battery pack could overheat and burst into flames
The wearable pods can be stuck to diabetics’ arms or legs, and deliver three days’ worth of insulin that is controlled through a smartphone-like device known as the PDM
If the device stops working there could be a delay in the delivery of insulin, which could lead to major hyperglycemia and serious health complications.
The manufacturer warned users not to charge their PDM if the battery compartment is bulging or if the PDM is hot to touch.
They should also not try and charge it if it won’t turn on within 45 minutes of being connected to a charger or turns off immediately after removing from a charger.
If the PDM doesn’t bulge or overheat or acts normally off the charger it can be used – with some conditions.
Users have been urged not to remove the battery and must stop charging their PDM once the battery is 85 per cent full – never leaving it to charge overnight.
It also shouldn’t be used while plugged into a charger, charged in direct sunlight or charged if the air temperature is 31C or higher.
Insulet Corporation is changing the software of the PDM to limit the charging capacity to reduce the risk of overcharging.
‘An updated Omnipod DASH PDM will be provided to affected consumers when available,’ Product Safety Australia said.
Further questions should be directed to Insulet Australia Customer Care on 1800 954 074.
The Insulet PDM is an Android mobile device used to control activate wearable pods, which provide non-stop insulin delivery without the need for injections
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