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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intended for use with Paradigm insulin infusion pumps.

Reported: July 17, 2013 Initiated: June 7, 2013 #Z-1668-2013

Product Description

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intended for use with Paradigm insulin infusion pumps.

Reason for Recall

Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion sets because of a potential safety issue that can occur if insulin or other fluids come in contact with the inside of Medtronic Paradigm infusion sets. Under certain conditions, the infusion set may malfunction and deliver an incorrect volume of insulin.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic MiniMed
Units Affected
11,000,000 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) distribution: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bermuda, Boliva, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, French Southern Territories, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Province of China, Taiwan, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia Federation, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and¿Venezuela.
Location
Northridge, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intended for use with Paradigm insulin infusion pumps.. Recalled by Medtronic MiniMed. Units affected: 11,000,000 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion sets because of a potential safety issue that can occur if insulin or other fluids come in contact with the inside of Medtronic Paradigm infusion sets. Under certain conditions, the infusion set may malfunction and deliver an incorrect volume of insulin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 17, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1668-2013.