Medtronic recalls Paradigm insulin pumps (all models) due to air pressure changes during flights causing potential insulin delivery issues. This could lead to severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, risking life-threatening conditions. Affected users should contact Medtronic for guidance.
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 is recalling all Paradigm insulin pumps because air pressure changes during airplane take-offs or landings can cause unexpected insulin delivery issues. This might lead to dangerous blood sugar levels, including life-threatening conditions like seizures or death.
Air pressure changes during airplane take-offs or landings can cause the insulin pump to deliver too much or too little insulin. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during take-off or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during landing, both of which can cause life-threatening conditions.
People using Medtronic Paradigm insulin pumps are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the potential for air pressure changes during take-off or landing.
Check for the Paradigm insulin pump model names: Minimed 530G, 6XX series, 7XX series, or Paradigm series. All units were recalled with the reference number MMT-754.
Reach out to Medtronic for specific guidance on how to handle the recalled pump.
Yes, an unexpected insulin delivery or under-delivery can lead to severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, which may result in death.
No, but you should contact Medtronic for specific instructions as the hazard occurs during specific flight conditions.
All Paradigm insulin pumps (Minimed 530G, 6XX series, 7XX series, and Paradigm series) with reference number MMT-754 are affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-1257-2025 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1257-2025 from Medtronic. 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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