Medtronic recalls MiniMed 640G insulin pumps with model numbers MMT-1711 and MMT-1712 that may have been damaged by improper cleaning, risking incorrect insulin delivery and health complications.
Loaner insulin pumps may have been cleaned with chemically incompatible products that could damage the pump case or keypad, allow moisture ingress, and result in insulin over- or under-delivery, potentially causing hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Medtronic is recalling specific models of MiniMed 640G insulin pumps that could have been damaged by improper cleaning. This might cause incorrect insulin delivery, leading to dangerous blood sugar levels like hypoglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Improper cleaning of the pump with incompatible chemicals could damage the pump's case or keypad. This might let moisture get inside, causing the pump to deliver too much or too little insulin, which can lead to dangerously high or low blood sugar levels.
People with diabetes who use the MiniMed 640G insulin pump system are affected. Those who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for model numbers MMT-1711 or MMT-1712 on the pump. The specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes listed in the recall are also unique identifiers for affected units.
Look for the model number on the pump, which should be MMT-1711 or MMT-1712.
Reach out to Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. for guidance on next steps if you have the affected model.
Damaged pumps could deliver incorrect insulin amounts, leading to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Check for model numbers MMT-1711 or MMT-1712 and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; you can continue using the pump but should check for damage and contact Medtronic for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: MiniMed to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2980-2026 — Medtr: MiniMed Medtr: MiniMed Hello, I own a Medtr: MiniMed that is covered by recall Z-2980-2026 from Medtr: 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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