The FDA announced on Sept. 20, 2022, that Medtronic MiniMed is recalling MiniMed 620G and 640G insulin pumps due to a cybersecurity vulnerability allowing unauthorized access. Owners should turn off the Remote Bolus feature to prevent this risk.
How to tell if you have it
- MiniMed 620G (MMT-1750)
- MiniMed 640G (MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752)
The hazard
The FDA said the vulnerability in the communication protocol could allow unauthorized access to deliver unintended insulin boluses or stop delivery, leading to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The agency noted that the Remote Bolus feature should be turned off to prevent unauthorized access.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic MiniMed has issued five other recalls since June 27, 2019. Recent similar product recalls include the Medtronic Guardian App recall on Nov. 21, 2022, and insulin pump recalls on May 23, 2022, and Jan. 27, 2022. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Medtronic MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump Recall (July 13, 2026), the Medtronic MiniMed 640G Insulin Pump Recall (July 13, 2026), and the Medtronic MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump Recall (July 13, 2026).