FDA Devices recall · Reported September 3, 2014
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 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….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 559K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 3, 2014
- reported
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.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Recall Profile
| 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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