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Medical device correction: Omnipod (Insulet – May 2026)
UPMC Health Plan·Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Pharmacy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Insulet Corporation issued a medical device correction for certain Omnipod insulin pods due to potential tubing tears that could cause insulin leakage and serious complications including DKA. This is primarily a patient safety alert requiring provider awareness and potential patient communication rather than direct billing changes.
Action Required
Immediately: Clinical staff should be aware of the Omnipod recall to counsel patients who may be using affected devices. Direct patients to check their pod lot numbers at omnipod.com/mdc/check-pod-lot and contact Insulet at 1-800-641-2049 for replacement pods. Monitor for potential increased office visits or emergency department encounters related to high blood glucose or DKA in Omnipod users.