Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 17, 2013
Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become detached from the pump case and protrude from the lower right side of th…
Medtronic MiniMed recalled Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Model Numbers: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Model Numbers: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT… was recalled by Medtronic MiniMed in April 17, 2013. Reason: Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become de…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1085-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic MiniMed issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become de….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1085-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1085-2013) was formally reported on April 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 22, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic MiniMed is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northridge, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 428,000 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become detached from the pump case and protrude from the lower right side of the pump. When the pump is expose to wate… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) the countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BA, BH, BM, BR, BS, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, GT, HK, HR, HU, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, J…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
428,000 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Model Numbers: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT-722, MMT-722K, MMT-523, MMT-523K, MMT-723, MMT-723K, MMT-554, and MMT-754. Product Usage: Paradigm insulin infusion pumps are intended for use to deliver basal and bolus insulin to persons with diabetes.
Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become detached from the pump case and protrude from the lower right side of the pump. When the pump is expose to water it may result in damage to the pump's internal electronics. This moisture damage can prevent the pump's buttons from working properly or can cause the pump to alarm.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1085-2013 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 22, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic MiniMed |
| Firm location | Northridge, CA |
| Affected scope | 428,000 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) the countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BA, BH, BM, BR, BS, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, GT, HK, HR, HU, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LC, L… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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