14 Feb Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps Recalled
Medtronic is recalling several models of insulin pumps that could lead to dangerous incorrect dosing.
The delivery of too much or too little insulin could result in life-threatening complications for people with T1D (Type 1 diabetes)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed the recall of Medtronic’s MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps as a “Class I” recall of that could affect up to 322,000 users. According to the FDA, “This is the most serious type of recall and means that use of such products could result in serious injury or death.”
If you or someone you know is one a Medtronic pump and you haven’t been contacted by Medtronic, or don’t know if the recall applies to your pump DON’T DELAY…contact Medtronic immediately!
Medtronic’s 24-Hour Technical Support line is 877-585-0166.
Listed below are the FDA Recall Notice and various news releases related to the recall.