Insulet Recalls Omnipod DASH for Battery Swelling, Leakage, or Extreme Overheating

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Niranjan Maharajh
December 1, 2022
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Insulet is recalling the Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System’s Personal Diabetes Manager (PDM) after receiving reports of PDM battery issues, including:

  • Battery swelling
  • Fluid leakage from the battery
  • Extreme overheating that may pose a fire hazard

Users could be exposed to battery fluid and extreme heat, including the potential for an explosion and/or fire, which could lead to serious injury or death.

Insulet reports 455 complaints involving these battery issues, including three fires. There have been no reports of injuries or deaths.

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