Medtronic recalls MiniMed 640G insulin pumps with model numbers MMT-1711K, MMT-1752K, MMT-1752. Missing solder battery connection could interrupt insulin delivery. Affected units have serial numbers expiring 3 years from manufacture.
Missing solder battery connection, which could interrupt power of insulin pump.
Medtronic is recalling MiniMed 640G insulin pumps with specific model numbers because a missing solder battery connection might interrupt insulin delivery. This could lead to unsafe blood sugar levels for people with diabetes using the pump.
The insulin pump requires a stable power source to deliver insulin. A missing solder battery connection could interrupt power, causing the pump to stop working and potentially leading to unsafe blood sugar levels.
People with diabetes who use the MiniMed 640G insulin pump are affected. Those with the specific model numbers and serial numbers expiring 3 years from manufacture are most at risk.
Check your MiniMed 640G pump's model number (MMT-1711K, MMT-1752K, or MMT-1752) and serial number. Units with serial numbers expiring 3 years from manufacture are affected.
Identify your pump's model number from the device label.
Confirm your serial number expires 3 years from the manufacture date.
The recall is due to a missing solder battery connection that could interrupt insulin delivery, potentially causing unsafe blood sugar levels.
Model numbers MMT-1711K, MMT-1752K, and MMT-1752 are affected.
Check your pump's model number and serial number. Affected units have serial numbers expiring 3 years from manufacture.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0518-2021 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0518-2021 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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