Insulet recalled certain Omnipod® 5 Pod Insulin Pumps after 18 people were seriously injured when the device leaked insulin inside the pod instead of delivering it to the patient.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump lawsuit cases in all 50 states. If you were hospitalized or diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to an Omnipod 5 Pod that failed to deliver insulin properly, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Insulet Recalls Omnipod 5 Pods Over Insulin Leak Risk
In March 2026, Insulet Corporation — the maker of the Omnipod® insulin delivery system — announced a voluntary Medical Device Correction for specific lots of Omnipod® 5 Pods that were distributed in the United States.
The recall is limited to identified lot numbers and does not affect other Omnipod® products or Omnipod® 5 Pods from unaffected lots.
What is the Problem?
The Omnipod 5 Insulin Pumps were recalled due to a manufacturing defect that can create a small tear in the internal tubing system that delivers insulin. This may result in insulin leaking inside the pod rather than being delivered to the patient.
How Many People Were Injured?
For people with diabetes who need a reliable supply of insulin, the under-delivery of insulin can have potentially life-threatening health risks, including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Insulet has received 18 reports of serious adverse events, including hospitalizations.
Why Is My Omnipod Failing to Deliver Insulin?
Insulet wanrned that certain Omnipod® 5 Pods may have a small tear in the internal tubing that delivers insulin from the Pod into the patient’s body. When the tubing is torn, insulin can leaks inside the Pod rather than being infused into the patient’s body properly. The result is under-delivery of insulin, which means that the patient receives less insulin than they need.
Can I Rely On The Alarm?
No. Users may receive a hazard alarm alerting them to remove the Pod, but the company warns that patients should NOT rely on the alarm alone to detect the problem. The risk of under-delivery increases wh en a user unknowingly replaces one affected Pod with another from the same box, since multiple Pods from the defective lots may be in a single package.
What is the Risk?
According to the official Medical Device Correction notice:
“If insulin is not delivered properly, you may experience high blood glucose levels due to under-delivery of insulin. In the most severe cases, prolonged and persistent high blood glucose levels can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious medical condition that requires prompt medical treatment and can be life-threatening if not treated.”
Insulet has received 18 reports of serious adverse events associated with this defect, including:
- High blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia)
- Hospitalization
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
How to Identify Recalled Omnipod 5 Insulin Pumps
The correction applies only to specific lot numbers of Omnipod® 5 Pods distributed in the United States. To check whether your Pods are affected, visit omnipod.com/check-pods and enter your Pod lot number
. The lot number appears on the Pod tray lid, on the flat side of the Pod itself, and on the side of the 5-pack Pod box. All Pods in the same box will share the same lot number, so if one is affected, do not use any Pod from that box.
What Should I Do?
If your Pods are from an affected lot:
- Stop using affected Pods immediately — do not use any Pod from an identified lot
- Do not assume a new Pod from the same box is safe — multiple Pods within one box may be from the same affected lot
- Request free replacement Pods by calling Insulet Product Support at 1-800-641-2049 (available 24/7) or using the live chat at omnipod.com
- Contact your healthcare provider – if you are out of unaffected Pods and need guidance on alternative insulin delivery while waiting for replacements
- Seek emergency medical care – especially if you are experiencing symptoms of DKA, including extreme thirst, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or confusion
For full recall information, visit: omnipod.com/mdc-3-26
Do I Have an Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump lawsuit cases in all 50 states. If you were hospitalized or diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to an Omnipod 5 Pod that failed to deliver insulin properly, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Medical Device Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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