Medtronic MiniMed recalls 720G insulin pumps (MMT-1809 to MMT-1867) due to air pressure changes during flights causing insulin delivery issues. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, requiring immediate action.
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 is recalling its 720G insulin pumps (model numbers MMT-1809 to MMT-1867) because air pressure changes during airplane takeoff or landing can cause unexpected insulin delivery issues. This may lead to life-threatening low or high blood sugar levels.
The insulin pump can deliver too much or too little insulin during airplane takeoff or landing because of air pressure changes. This can cause severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which may lead to seizures, coma, or death.
People using Medtronic MiniMed 720G insulin pumps (model numbers MMT-1809 to MMT-1867) are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the specific air pressure changes during takeoff and landing.
Check your pump's model number on the device or label. The affected pumps are the 720G series with model numbers MMT-1809, MMT-1810, MMT-1859, MMT-1860, or MMT-1867. All units were sold with these model numbers.
Look for the model number on the pump or its label to confirm if it's one of the affected models (MMT-1809 to MMT-1867).
Reach out to Medtronic MiniMed customer support for guidance on next steps.
The recall is due to air pressure changes during airplane takeoff or landing causing potential insulin delivery issues, which could lead to severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
No, but you should check your pump model and contact Medtronic MiniMed for specific guidance since the hazard occurs during specific flight conditions.
During takeoff or landing, air pressure changes could cause unexpected insulin delivery, potentially leading to life-threatening blood sugar levels.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1263-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1263-2025 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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