Medtronic MiniMed recalls specific 670G insulin pump models due to a software issue that may cause insulin over-delivery if a user adds an additional bolus after a large insulin delivery. Affected models include PUMP MMT-1740KX 670G V6.3 SF MG CLIN and others with serial numbers listed.
Due to a software design issue, under certain conditions, a software fault is detected when a large bolus delivery at quick bolus speed completes. if the user is not aware of the amount of active insulin and delivers an additional bolus, there is a risk of insulin over delivery.
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling certain 670G insulin pumps that have a software issue which could lead to insulin over-delivery if a user adds an additional bolus after a large insulin delivery. This risk is specific to the affected models and requires users to check their pump model and serial number.
The software issue can cause the pump to detect a fault when a large bolus delivery completes quickly. If the user is unaware of the active insulin amount and adds another bolus, there is a risk of delivering too much insulin, which could lead to dangerous blood sugar levels.
People with diabetes who use the affected MiniMed 670G insulin pumps are at risk. Those who have the specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall are most vulnerable.
Check your pump model number and serial number. Affected models include PUMP MMT-1740KX 670G V6.3 SF MG CLIN, PUMP MMT-1740KX 670G V6.3 CLIN 020 MG, and others with the serial numbers listed in the recall.
Compare your pump's model number and serial number with the list of affected models and serial numbers provided in the recall.
The affected models include PUMP MMT-1740KX 670G V6.3 SF MG CLIN, PUMP MMT-1740KX 670G V6.3 CLIN 020 MG, and other specific models with serial numbers listed in the recall.
The recall states there is a risk of insulin over-delivery, which could lead to dangerous blood sugar levels, but it does not specify a risk of serious injury.
Check your pump's model number and serial number against the list of affected models and serial numbers provided in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1772-2021 — Medtronic MiniMed Medtronic MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtronic MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-1772-2021 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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