Medtronic MiniMed recalls insulin pumps (620G model) that may deliver incorrect insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, risking severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Affected units include all lot numbers with UDI 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 recalls insulin pumps (620G model) because air pressure changes during airplane takeoff or landing can cause unexpected insulin delivery issues. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, which can result in serious health complications or death.
Air pressure changes during airplane takeoff or landing can cause the insulin pump to deliver too much or too little insulin. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during takeoff or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during landing, both of which can cause serious health issues or death.
People with diabetes who use Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (620G model) are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the pressure changes during takeoff and landing.
Check if your pump has the model number 620G (MMT-1750) and a UDI number. All units with this model are affected, regardless of lot number.
Immediately stop using the affected insulin pump as it may deliver incorrect insulin levels during air travel.
The pump may deliver too much or too little insulin during airplane takeoff or landing due to air pressure changes, which can cause severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Immediately stop using the pump and contact Medtronic MiniMed for further instructions.
No, all users of this pump are affected, but air travelers are at higher risk due to the pressure changes during takeoff and landing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1258-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1258-2025 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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