Your donated used insulin pump could help a child with diabetes enjoy a more spontaneous, healthy life.

Why you can safely donate your insulin pump to iPump: We comply will all HIPAA patient privacy laws and require a prescription and participation of a doctor before a client can receive an insulin pump. Our clients must sign a waiver of liability form absolving the donor of any and all possible legal liability risks. We never ship or otherwise give pumps to an individual. All pumps are sent back to the manufacturer to be repaired and recertified, or exchanged for an upgraded model. Pumps are then sent from the manufacturer to a doctor or clinic, or are delivered to the patient by a licensed insulin pump trainer. We report donated insulin pumps are distributed to someone else on IRS Form 8282. We comply with all federal and state medical device distribution laws.

FAQs About Selling Insulin Pumps, Insulin Pump Supplies, Insulin, Medications, and Diabetes Testing Supplies

It is important to remember that Federal laws restricting the sale or distribution of medical devices and prescription items are enacted to protect both you and other consumers.  If you illegally or improperly dispose of any prescription item including medical devices and medications, you may be held criminally liable not only for the transaction, but also if any injury occurs resulting from the transaction you can also be held liable for damages.  It is also important to know that individual state's also have laws governing the sale or distribution of insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, and other medical devices and prescription items that are usually even tougher than Federal laws.

1.  If I send items to iPump can I be held liable for any damages or complaints from the people who actually receive my donated item?

2.  Is it against the law for me to sell my insulin pump to another person?  Yes, it is against Federal law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, an insulin pump to another individual. You may legally donate insulin pumps to a medical facility or licensed charity that accepts pump supplies, or return them to the manufacturer.

3.  Is it against the law for me to give my insulin pump to another person?  Yes, it is against the law for an individual to give an insulin pump to another individual. You may legally donate insulin pumps to a medical facility or licensed charity that accepts pump supplies, or return them to the manufacturer.

4.  Is it legal to sell or give OmniPods or Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) to another person?  No, it is against the law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or to give away any insulin infusion device, including insulin pumps and Omnipods.  It is also illegal for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or give away a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. You may legally donate them to a medical facility or licensed charity that accepts pump supplies.

5.  Can I sell or give my insulin pump supplies away to someone else?  No, it is against the law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or to give away prescription insulin pump, OmniPod, or CGMS supplies to another individual. You may legally donate them to a medical facility or licensed charity that accepts pump supplies.

6.  Is it legal to sell or give my blood glucose testing supplies away to someone else?  Yes! Because these items are available over the counter without a prescription you can sell or give away spare blood glucose meters, blood glucose test strips, and lancets and lancing devices as long as they are not contaminated with blood. Even though Federal law permits you to sell or give away basic testing equipment  you might still want to check with your own state's board of pharmacy to make sure there are no state laws governing the sale or distribution of testing equipment.

7.  Can I sell or give away prescription medications?  No.  Never. You may legally donate medications to a licensed clinic or pharmacy that will accept them.

8.  Can I sell or give away insulin?  For the most part, no.  Even though "regular" insulin is available without a prescription, it is still a substance that could cause someone else harm if used inappropriately.  Before attempting to sell or give away insulin, be sure to contact your state's board of pharmacy.