Insulin pumps have most reported problems in FDA database. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Insulin pumps have most reported problems in FDA database. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Newspaper/Magazine Article
 
• Published November 2018

Insulin pumps have most reported problems in FDA database.

Mohr H, Weiss M. Associated Press. November 27, 2018.

Usability issues, poor design, and lack of effective instruction hinder safe use of medical equipment. This news article reports on problems associated with ambulatory use of insulin pumps submitted to a Food and Drug Administration database.

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