Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (740G models) may deliver incorrect insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, risking severe hypoglycemia or death. Affected units include MMT-1811, MMT-1812, MMT-1861, MMT-1862.
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 (740G models) may deliver too much or too little insulin during airplane takeoff or landing, which can cause life-threatening blood sugar issues. This recall affects people who use these pumps for diabetes management.
Changes in air pressure during airplane takeoff or landing can cause the insulin pump to deliver unexpected extra insulin or less insulin. This may lead to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) during takeoff or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) during landing, which can cause seizures, coma, or death.
People using Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps (740G models) for diabetes management are affected. Those traveling by air are at higher risk due to the specific conditions when the issue occurs.
Check for the model numbers MMT-1811, MMT-1812, MMT-1861, or MMT-1862 on the pump. These pumps were sold with the reference number 740G and are part of the MiniMed 740G series.
Look for the model numbers MMT-1811, MMT-1812, MMT-1861, or MMT-1862 on the pump.
If traveling by air, be aware that takeoff and landing may cause insulin delivery issues.
Yes, if the pump delivers too much insulin during takeoff or too little insulin during landing, it can cause severe hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or death.
Check the model numbers on your pump. If it's one of the affected models, monitor for symptoms during air travel and contact Medtronic for guidance.
The recall record does not mention a specific fix or remedy for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1264-2025 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1264-2025 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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