A recall notice for Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump AC Wall Power Adapter supplied by Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd as the AC power adapters could break apart exposing the metal prongs.
Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd - Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump AC Wall Power Adapter
PRA No.
2019/17941
Date published
7 Nov 2019
Product description
Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump AC Wall Power Adapter
ARTG 304681
(Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd - Infusion pump, insulin, ambulatory)
What are the defects?
The AC power adapters could break apart exposing the metal prongs.
What are the hazards?
If the exposed metal prongs are touched when the adapters are plugged into an electrical wall outlet, this could cause an electric shock or serious injury.
What should consumers do?
Consumers are advised to discard or destroy the three (3) power adapters that they received when they initially purchased their Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump.
Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd advises that along with the consumer letter, affected consumers will find a replacement adapter that has been manufactured under the new, corrected process.
For further information, consumers can contact Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd Customer Service on 1800 851 056.
Supplier
Australasian Medical & Scientific Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 October 2018 - 31 October 2019
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.
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