Medtronic MiniMed recalls 640G insulin pumps (MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752) due to air pressure changes during flights causing insulin delivery issues that may lead to life-threatening blood sugar events.
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 its 640G insulin pumps because air pressure changes during airplane take-offs or landings can cause unexpected insulin delivery issues. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during flights, which can cause serious health problems or death.
The insulin pump can deliver too much insulin during take-off or too little during landing because of changes in air pressure. This can cause dangerous blood sugar levels: too low (hypoglycemia) leading to seizures or coma, or too high (hyperglycemia) causing dehydration or diabetic ketoacidosis.
People with diabetes who use Medtronic MiniMed 640G insulin pumps are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the specific air pressure changes during take-off and landing.
Check for the model numbers MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, or MMT-1752 on the pump. The recall covers all units sold with these model numbers, regardless of lot or unique device identifier.
Identify your pump model by checking the label on the device for MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, or MMT-1752.
The pumps can deliver abnormal insulin levels during airplane take-offs or landings due to air pressure changes, which may cause severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
During take-off, the pump may deliver too much insulin causing low blood sugar, and during landing, it may deliver too little causing high blood sugar. Both can lead to serious health risks.
The recall does not require immediate stoppage; however, users should check their pump model and be aware of the risks during air travel.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1260-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1260-2025 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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