Bloden
Well-Known Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
I’ve had an email from Insulet about the Omnipod Dash PDM. Here’s the main info:
We have received reports from some Omnipod DASH users regarding PDM battery issues, including battery swelling, fluid leaking from the battery, and, in rare cases, extreme overheating which may pose a fire hazard. Our investigation has determined that the Omnipod DASH PDM is at increased risk if charged to full capacity, particularly, if left to charge for extended periods of time (e.g. overnight). Omnipod DASH PDMs in use more than 18 months may have an increased likelihood of this issue occurring.
Solution: We have identified an update to the Omnipod DASH PDM that will address this issue. We expect to begin shipping updated Omnipod DASH PDMs to current customers in the coming months.
Just thought I’d best share the news. I think I’ll be leaving the PDM in the bath tub tonite, just in case! 😱
We have received reports from some Omnipod DASH users regarding PDM battery issues, including battery swelling, fluid leaking from the battery, and, in rare cases, extreme overheating which may pose a fire hazard. Our investigation has determined that the Omnipod DASH PDM is at increased risk if charged to full capacity, particularly, if left to charge for extended periods of time (e.g. overnight). Omnipod DASH PDMs in use more than 18 months may have an increased likelihood of this issue occurring.
Solution: We have identified an update to the Omnipod DASH PDM that will address this issue. We expect to begin shipping updated Omnipod DASH PDMs to current customers in the coming months.
Just thought I’d best share the news. I think I’ll be leaving the PDM in the bath tub tonite, just in case! 😱