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CareLink Pro Medtronic CareLink Pro MMT-7335 is a personal computer software application designed to enhance Health Care Provider management of diabetic patients using Medtronic insulin pumps and blood glucose meters. MMT-7335 is intended for use by Health Care Providers/Physicians as a therapy management accessory to: - read and store history and settings data supported insulin pump models and supported blood glucose meters - read and report user-programmable settings on supported pump mode

Reported: March 11, 2015 Initiated: November 10, 2014 #Z-1228-2015 5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs units

Medtronic MiniMed Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on March 11, 2015. Classified as Low severity (Class III). Approximately 5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs units are affected. The recall was issued because: The firm is informing customers of a software error that might result in an inaccurate display of the Temp Basal time a…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1228-2015) was formally reported on March 11, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 10, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic MiniMed Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northridge, CA. Federal records indicate 5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm is informing customers of a software error that might result in an inaccurate display of the Temp Basal time and duration in CareLink Clinical reports with data uploaded from the MiniMed 620G or 640G insulin pu… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution to Japan only. CareLink Clinical is for clinical trials only (US and International). Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 11 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Low

Units Affected

5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

CareLink Pro Medtronic CareLink Pro MMT-7335 is a personal computer software application designed to enhance Health Care Provider management of diabetic patients using Medtronic insulin pumps and blood glucose meters. MMT-7335 is intended for use by Health Care Providers/Physicians as a therapy management accessory to: - read and store history and settings data supported insulin pump models and supported blood glucose meters - read and report user-programmable settings on supported pump models - read device data from the CareLink Online system - write new device data to the CareLink system - generate reports from the patient records for use in managing the patient's therapy. CareLink Clinical Medtronic CareLink MMT-7334 is a network based software system residing on a computer server platform connected to the Internet. The system is designed to upload patient data from Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps and supported third-party blood glucose meters to the MMT-7334 central database via a client PC (Personal Computer), which connects to supported devices. The data contained in MMT-7334 is accessible to users using a standard browser, i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer, on a PC that is connected to the Internet. The user may view and print various reports generated from the device data uploaded to MMT-7334, plus additional information provided by the user. The product does not provide any medical advice to patients or physicians. This is currently only intended to be used in Clinical Trials. Both products are CD ROMs.

Reason for Recall

The firm is informing customers of a software error that might result in an inaccurate display of the Temp Basal time and duration in CareLink Clinical reports with data uploaded from the MiniMed 620G or 640G insulin pump.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Units Affected
5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to Japan only. CareLink Clinical is for clinical trials only (US and International)
Location
Northridge, CA

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1228-2015
Date reported March 11, 2015
Date initiated November 10, 2014
Recalling firm Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Units affected 5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs
Distribution Worldwide Distribution to Japan only. CareLink Clinical is for clinical trials only (US and International)

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CareLink Pro Medtronic CareLink Pro MMT-7335 is a personal computer software application designed to enhance Health Care Provider management of diabetic patients using Medtronic insulin pumps and blood glucose meters. MMT-7335 is intended for use by Health Care Providers/Physicians as a therapy management accessory to: - read and store history and settings data supported insulin pump models and supported blood glucose meters - read and report user-programmable settings on supported pump models - read device data from the CareLink Online system - write new device data to the CareLink system - generate reports from the patient records for use in managing the patient's therapy. CareLink Clinical Medtronic CareLink MMT-7334 is a network based software system residing on a computer server platform connected to the Internet. The system is designed to upload patient data from Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps and supported third-party blood glucose meters to the MMT-7334 central database via a client PC (Personal Computer), which connects to supported devices. The data contained in MMT-7334 is accessible to users using a standard browser, i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer, on a PC that is connected to the Internet. The user may view and print various reports generated from the device data uploaded to MMT-7334, plus additional information provided by the user. The product does not provide any medical advice to patients or physicians. This is currently only intended to be used in Clinical Trials. Both products are CD ROMs.. Recalled by Medtronic MiniMed Inc.. Units affected: 5 CareLink Pro 4.0 CD ROMs.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm is informing customers of a software error that might result in an inaccurate display of the Temp Basal time and duration in CareLink Clinical reports with data uploaded from the MiniMed 620G or 640G insulin pump.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 11, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1228-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution to Japan only. CareLink Clinical is for clinical trials only (US and International).
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1228-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Recall Context

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).