Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Silhouette and SureT infusion sets

  • Model / Serial
    This field correction involves all models of Silhouette and Sure-T insulin infusion sets.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lativa, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic MiniMed Silhouette and/or MiniMed Sure-T Infusion Sets; Paradigm Silhouette infusion sets: MMT-368, MMT-368600, MMT-371, MMT-373, MMT-377, MMT-377600, MMT378, MMT-378600, MMT-38 1, MMT-381 600, MMT-382, MMT-382600, MMT-383, MMT-383600, MMT384, & MMT384600. Sure-T infusion sets MMT-862, MMT-863, MMT-864, MMT-865, MMT-866, MMT-873, MMT-874, MMTMMT-875, MMT-876, MMT-884, & MMT-886. MiniMed Duo sensor/infusion sets: MMT-5001A23, MMT-5001A43, MMT-5001B23, MMT-5001B43, MMT-5011A23, MMT-5011A43, MMT-5011B23, & MMT-5011B43. Silhouette and Sure-T disposable infusion sets are used with Medtronic insulin infusion pumps using Paradigm P-cap connectors. The infusion set connects the insulin reservoir in the pump to the patients body.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic MiniMed Inc., 18000 Devonshire St, Northridge CA 91325-1219
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA