Key facts
| Recalling firm | Beta Bionics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Not disclosed in the FDA record. |
| Brand name | Not disclosed in the FDA record. |
| Product description | iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Recall number | Z-1996-2026 |
| Report date | Not disclosed in the FDA record. |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason for recall | insulin pump software versions 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 issue with Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) G7 sensor may result in delayed CGM reading then switch to non-CGM dosing, leading to only basal/requested meal doses provided, no correction doses/insulin reductions/suspensions for high/low glucose unless blood glucose entered for sensor life or replacement. Potential health risks to users include severe hyperglycemia with and without DKA and severe hypoglycemia. |
What consumers should do
Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Specifically, check whether the product in your possession matches the description on file with FDA -- iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001 -- and the recall number Z-1996-2026. If it matches, stop using or distributing it and contact Beta Bionics, Inc. or the point of purchase for return or replacement instructions. Retailers and distributors holding affected inventory should quarantine it and follow the firm's written recall notice. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do.
What this classification means
FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. In this case, the recalling firm is Beta Bionics, Inc. and the affected product is described in FDA's record as: iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001. FDA's stated reason for the recall is: insulin pump software versions 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 issue with Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) G7 sensor may result in delayed CGM reading then switch to non-CGM dosing, leading to only basal/requested meal doses provided, no correction doses/insulin reductions/suspensions for high/low glucose unless blood (additional items listed in FDA's full record). The recall is tracked under FDA recall number Z-1996-2026 and carries a status of Ongoing as of the most recent FDA enforcement report. This classification reflects FDA's assessment of the product defect described above, not a prediction about any specific patient outcome. FDA maintains a public enforcement report database so that consumers, physicians, and purchasers can look up the exact product identifiers involved before deciding what to do. Recall status can change while FDA and the recalling firm continue corrective actions, so checking the firm's own notice for the most current guidance is recommended.
Beta Bionics, Inc.’s FDA history
Argus HQ has recorded 3 total FDA actions tied to Beta Bionics, Inc.: 0 warning letters, 3 recalls, 0 approval records, and 0 Form 483 inspection citations.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I verify this recall directly with FDA?
- The verbatim FDA record is the source of truth for every recall Argus HQ tracks — always confirm against fda.gov before acting.
- What was recalled and why?
- Beta Bionics, Inc. recalled iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001. FDA's record states the reason for recall as: insulin pump software versions 1.4.2, and 1.4.3 issue with Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) G7 sensor may result in delayed CGM reading then switch to non-CGM dosing, leading to only basal/requested meal doses provided, no correction doses/insulin reductions/suspensions for high/low glucose unless blood (additional items listed in FDA's full record). The recall is logged under FDA recall number Z-1996-2026 with a Class II classification.
- How serious is this recall?
- FDA classifies a recall as Class II when using the recalled product, or being exposed to it, may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- What should someone who has this product do?
- Because this recall carries FDA's middle severity classification, anyone who has this product should stop using it and follow the recalling firm's instructions, even though serious harm is considered unlikely for this classification. Check the product against FDA's description (iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001) and recall number Z-1996-2026, then follow Beta Bionics, Inc.'s recall instructions.
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Cite this record
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Argus HQ Research (2026). FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001 by Beta Bionics, Inc.. Digital Empire LLC. Retrieved from https://argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-beta-bionics-inc-z-1996-2026
"FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001 by Beta Bionics, Inc.." Argus HQ Research, Digital Empire LLC, 2026, argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-beta-bionics-inc-z-1996-2026.
Argus HQ Research. "FDA Recall Database: Class II Recall: iLet Bionic Pancreas, REF: BB1001 by Beta Bionics, Inc.." Digital Empire LLC. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://argushq.ai/recall/fda-recall-beta-bionics-inc-z-1996-2026.
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