Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 17, 2013
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 occu…
Medtronic MiniMed recalled Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intend… - a critical-severity action.
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intend… was recalled by Medtronic MiniMed in July 17, 2013. Reason: Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm I…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1668-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic MiniMed issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm I….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1668-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1668-2013) was formally reported on July 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 7, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), 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 11,000,000 units, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 con… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) distribution: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bermuda, Boliva, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmar…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
11,000,000 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intended for use with Paradigm insulin infusion pumps.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1668-2013 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 7, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic MiniMed |
| Firm location | Northridge, CA |
| Affected scope | 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 Republi… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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