Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (630G models) may deliver too much or too little insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, risking severe health issues. Affected units include specific model numbers and lot numbers.
All Medtronic MiniMed pumps (Paradigm series, Minimed 530G, 6XX series, and 7XX series) were found to have the potential for abnormal insulin delivery due to changes in air pressure, which can be found during airplane take-off or landing. An unexpected additional dose of insulin, which can occur during take-off, can result in severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death. An unexpected under-delivery of insulin, which can occur during landing, can result in severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.
Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps with model numbers MMT-1714, MMT-1715, MMT-1754, or MMT-1755 may deliver incorrect insulin doses during airplane takeoff or landing. This could cause severe hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or even death if the pump malfunctions.
Changes in air pressure during airplane takeoff or landing can cause the insulin pump to deliver an unexpected extra dose of insulin or not deliver enough insulin. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during takeoff or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during landing, which can cause serious health issues like seizures, coma, or death.
People using Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps with the specific model numbers listed are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the potential for pump malfunction during takeoff or landing.
Check if your pump has model numbers MMT-1714, MMT-1715, MMT-1754, or MMT-1755. The recall covers all units with these model numbers and all lot numbers.
Identify your pump's model number to see if it matches MMT-1714, MMT-1715, MMT-1754, or MMT-1755.
Be aware of potential pump malfunction during airplane takeoff or landing, especially if you have the affected model numbers.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage. However, users should monitor for potential issues during air travel with the affected model numbers.
An unexpected extra dose of insulin could cause severe hypoglycemia, altered mental status, seizure, coma, or death.
An unexpected under-delivery of insulin could cause severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, diabetic ketoacidosis, or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1259-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1259-2025 from Medtronic MiniMed. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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