Becker's Healthcare August 15, 2024
Paige Twenter

Patients who use an insulin pump’s mobile app are reporting software issues with the app’s former and current versions, the FDA said Aug. 12.

A software bug was causing t:slim X2 Pump app version 2.7 to crash, leading to “excessive Bluetooth communication that may result in pump battery drain and may lead to the pump shutting down sooner than typically expected,” the FDA said.

Tandem Diabetes Care, a San Diego-based medical devicemaker, first warned patients about the issue in...

Today's Sponsors

Venturous
Got healthcare questions? Just ask Transcarent

Today's Sponsor

Venturous

Continue Reading

 
Topics: Apps, Digital Health, FDA, Govt Agencies, Patient / Consumer, Technology
Related Articles:
How an App Store Approach Fuels Innovation and Efficiency in Healthcare
'The generation that created the internet is now our audience': SCAN Group prepares to launch first mobile app
Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps
Research reveals concerning links between fitness apps and disordered eating
STAT+: Years after an Apple study, its tech has birthed an asthma management tool

Share This Article