Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic MiniMed Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    70897
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2260-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-06-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=135431
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Pump, infusion - Product Code FRN
  • Reason
    Medtronic minimed is recalling the minimed 620g and 640g insulin pumps because there are certain scenarios where the set bolus screen will not timeout, which could cause confusion by showing a bolus amount that is no longer appropriate.
  • Action
    A customern notification letter sent to customers on 6/19/15 who received the MiniMed 640G insulin pumps. The purpose of the letter is to inform customers that when using Bolus Wizard with the MiniMed 640G insulin pumps, that there are certain scenarios where the set Bolus screen will not timeout, which could cause confusion by showing a bolus amount that is no longer appropriate. Customers are informed that Medtronic MiniMed has updated the user guide which instructs to respond promptly to set Bolus screens, and remind not to activate delivery on a bolus based on a blood glucose value that is more than 12 minutes old. The letter informs the customers of the summary of changes in the MiniMed 640G insulin pump user guides.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Australia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    MiniMed NGP 640G 1.8ml (mmol/L), Model No. MMT-1511; NGP 640G 1.8ml (mg/dL), Model No. 1512; NGP 640G PLGM 3ml (mmol/L), Model No. MMT-1711; NGP 640G PLGM 3ml (mg/dL), Model No. MMT-1712.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

Manufacturer

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic MiniMed Inc., 18000 Devonshire St, Northridge CA 91325-1219
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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