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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.

Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: July 22, 2015 #Z-2442-2015

Product Description

Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.

Reason for Recall

Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System because it has a language translation error that impacts the Finnish language. Specifically, the Monitor has a Finnish translation error in Predictive Alerts setting: the on-screen Finnish translation for LOW/HIGH is reversed as HIGH/LOW.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Units Affected
254 units
Distribution
Distributed in Finland.
Location
Northridge, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.. Recalled by Medtronic MiniMed Inc.. Units affected: 254 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System because it has a language translation error that impacts the Finnish language. Specifically, the Monitor has a Finnish translation error in Predictive Alerts setting: the on-screen Finnish translation for LOW/HIGH is reversed as HIGH/LOW.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2442-2015.