Medtronic recalls MiniMed 620G and 640G insulin pumps due to a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized insulin delivery, risking hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Learn what to do.
Medtronic identified a cybersecurity vulnerability in the MiniMed 600 series Insulin Pump Systems associated with the communication protocol that could allow unauthorized access to the pump system. This unauthorized access could be used to deliver too much or too little insulin through delivery of an unintended insulin bolus or because insulin delivery is slowed or stopped, which could lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The Remote Bolus feature on insulin pumps should be turned off to prevent the unauthorized access.
Medtronic is recalling several models of insulin pumps (MiniMed 620G and 640G) because of a cybersecurity flaw that could let hackers control insulin delivery, potentially causing dangerous blood sugar levels. This affects people who use insulin pumps for diabetes management.
The pumps have a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to the system. This might cause the pump to deliver too much or too little insulin, or stop insulin delivery entirely, leading to dangerously high or low blood sugar levels.
People with diabetes who use Medtronic MiniMed 620G or 640G insulin pumps are affected. Those who rely on these pumps for daily insulin delivery are at risk of blood sugar imbalances if the vulnerability is exploited.
Check if your pump has a model number starting with MMT-1750, MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, or MMT-1752. The specific serial numbers are listed in the recall notice for each model.
Disable the Remote Bolus feature in your pump settings to prevent unauthorized insulin delivery.
No, but you should turn off the Remote Bolus feature immediately to reduce risk. The recall does not require discarding the pump.
Unauthorized access could cause the pump to deliver too much or too little insulin, leading to dangerous blood sugar levels like hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Check the model number on your pump. Affected models include MiniMed 620G (MMT-1750) and 640G (MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752). Specific serial numbers are listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0194-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0194-2023 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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