Tandem Diabetes Care announced a voluntary recall of specific lots of insulin cartridges used with the t:slim Insulin Pump because they may leak. The t:slim system consists of the following components and accessories: (1) a software-controlled, programmable insulin infusion pump ( t:slim Pump ) capable of both basal and bolus delivery of insulin; (2) a dedicated, disposable 3mL (300 unit) insulin cartridge; (3) UnoMedicals Comfort" Infusion Set (K051264), or an equivalently cleared set; and (4) additional device accessories including a Becton Dickinson 3mL sterile syringe and 26 gauge sterile needle, or equivalently cleared syringe and needle, as well as an AC power supply with USB for charging the Pumps internal battery, cartridge Instructions for Use, and Users Guide. Lot numbers affected by the recall and instructions for obtaining replacements cartridges are contained in the official recall notice here.
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