Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs

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

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
    65644
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1986-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-07-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-08-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-01-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119804
  • 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 is recalling certain lots of medtronic minimed paradigm reservoirs mmt-326a (1.8ml) and mmt-332a (3.0ml) used with medtronic paradigm insulin pumps because they may have increased risk for leaking. a leak in the reservoir may result in delivery of less insulin than intended. in addition, if there is a leaky reservoir and an insulin blockage occurs in the infusion set, the pump may not.
  • Action
    An Urgent Medical Device Recall notice was sent to customers on July 3, 2013, who purchased the Medtronic Paradigm Reservoirs MMT-326A and MMT-332A. The recall letter informed the customers of the problems and the actions to be taken. Medtronic instructed customers that they will replace all reservoirs from the affected lots at no cost. Customers are instructed to refer to www.medtronicdiabetes.com/support/product-updates for a list of frequently asked questions. Customers are instructed to report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of Medtronic Diabetes insulin pumps, infusion sets or reservoirs to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program. Customers are instructed to call for replacements at (866) 222-2584 Monday through Friday (8am-6pm) central time. Customers with an urgent issue may use the 24 hour helpline.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs
  • Model / Serial
    MMT-326A Lot Numbers:  H8437486 H8441420 H8442973 H8451531 H8486688 H8489386 H8485398 H8500423 H8500472 H8503728 H8512826 H8503372 H8510440 H8539013 H8627745  MMT-332A Lot Numbers: H8416432 H8420977 H8422490 H8424676 H8452933 H8455959 H8457716 H8459557 H8461538 H8463297 H8464121 H8467888 H8469703 H8471745 H8473271 H8476270 H8478398 H8473106 H8492449 H8491921 H8494645 H8496561 H8509305 H8512566 H8515317 H8517079 H8521052 H8541843 H8584244 H8603292 H8604958 H8635301
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherland, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Uruguay and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoirs, Model No: MMT-326A (1.8mL) and MMT-332A (3.0mL) || The model MMT-326A and MMT-332A are syringe type insulin reservoirs intended for use with Medtronic Paradigm series insulin infusion pumps. The two reservoirs are identical except for barrel length and as a result, maximum insulin capacity. The MMT-326A holds a maximum of 1.8ml of insulin whereas the longer MMT-332A reservoir can hold up to 3.0ml of insulin. Both reservoirs are supplied sterile and are labeled for single use. Typically, the reservoir is replaced every tow or three days at the time of infusion set replacement. The Paradigm reservoirs have a shelf life of three years post sterilization. || Product Quantity Distributed (Int) 669,672 units
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic MiniMed

Manufacturer

Medtronic MiniMed
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic MiniMed, 18000 Devonshire St, Northridge CA 91325-1219
  • Source
    USFDA