Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump

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
    68633
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2173-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-08-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-09-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128358
  • 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 implantable insulin pump because there have been reports of a pump malfunction resulting in the disconnection of the delivery of insulin prior to the end of the 7 year useful life of the device.
  • Action
    An Urgent Field Safety Notice Letter dated 6/16/14 was sent to all customers who purchased the Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Medtronic MiniMed is working to make new unaffected pumps available as soon as possible. Customers are instructed to contact Elisabeth Andrieu at + 33 6 89 71 9056 or Dr. Francine Kaufman at +1 818.576.5331.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump

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