Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps because they have received reports that users have accidentally programmed the pump to deliver the max…
Medtronic MiniMed Inc. recalled Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: MMT-511, MMT-512,… - a moderate-severity action.
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: MMT-511, MMT-512,… was recalled by Medtronic MiniMed Inc. in September 3, 2014. Reason: Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps because they have received repor…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2544-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic MiniMed Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps because they have received repor….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2544-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2544-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic MiniMed Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northridge, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 559,374 units total (444,374 units in US), a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps because they have received reports that users have accidentally programmed the pump to deliver the maximum bolus amount. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-Nationwide in US. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
559,374 units total (444,374 units in US)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: 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. MiniMed 530G: MMT-551, and MMT-751 Paradigm insulin infusion pumps are intended for use to deliver basal and bolus insulin to persons with diabetes.
Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps because they have received reports that users have accidentally programmed the pump to deliver the maximum bolus amount.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2544-2014 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic MiniMed Inc. |
| Firm location | Northridge, CA |
| Affected scope | 559,374 units total (444,374 units in US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-Nationwide in US |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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