t:slim X2 Insulin Pump Lawsuit

Hundreds of people suffering from diabetes have been injured due to a major software malfunctions for those who have a t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps manufactured by Tandem Diabetes Care. The Neumann Law Group is now evaluating claims of those who have been injured or lost loved ones due to this critical software malfunctions which prevented the delivery of insulin vital to these patients.

What is an Insulin Pump?

An insulin pump is a medical device that is designed to make it easier for those with diabetes to maintain appropriate blood sugar and insulin levels. The device is considered an implant that mimics the natural function of the pancreas and delivers insulin under the skin. There are two different types of insulin pumps, tubed and tubeless. The tubeless pumps are implanted to present on the body as more of a patch and the insulin is contained in a pod inside. The tubeless pump can be operated by the patient with a handheld device.

How Did the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump Hurt Their Patients?

The t:slim X2 Insulin Pump is a tubed pump. The technology of this device was designed such that patients with tubed insulin pumps could control their devices remotely. Their “Control-IQ” technology claimed to provide “freedom” while using a smartphone application to allow for more flexibility for patients. Tandem advertises the t:slim X2 Insulin Pump as the number one, automated insulin delivery system; however the t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps have been responsible for the severe injury of hundreds of their users. Due to their Apple iOS mobile applications crash in early 2024, the software was recalled as the application was prone to crash and automatically relaunch. This resulted in inconsistent insulin administration and blood sugar measurements.

As of April 15, 2024, over 200 injuries were reported as a result of this software failure. Essentially, the device was not communicating with the application without the knowledge of the patients. The crash and reboot reports from this application led to faster battery drain, pump shutdown resulting in under-delivery of insulin, which can and have resulted in life threatening situations for diabetic patients. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported as a result of this software failure; however, the number of injury reports are on the rise and the conditions that people are suffering can certainly be fatal.

On March 18, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration identified the recalled software as a Class I recall, the most serious class of recalls. The FDA acknowledged that the devices are a risk for causing serious injury or death.

Have You or a Loved One Been Injured by a t:slim X2 Insulin Pump?
Call Neumann Law Group Today for a Free Case Evaluation

If you or a loved one have had a t:slim X2 Insulin Pump and suffered injury due to its critical software failure? Common, and potential life-threatening, consequences of these failures include hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. If you believe that you are suffering from any damages due to your t:slim X2 Insulin Pump, please contact your physician immediately and talk to a Product Liability injury attorney at the Neumann Law Group. You may qualify to file a claim for product liability and negligence. The potential settlement amounts in product liability lawsuits can include medical expenses, lost wages, loss of filial consortium, pain and suffering, and other factors. These amounts will vary case to case and a personal injury attorney can help to get the largest possible settlement for you and your loved ones. Call the Neumann Law Group today at 800-525-6386 to begin an evaluation of your t:slim X2 Insulin Pump claim today.