FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523

Recall: Z-1591-2020 · Reported April 1, 2020

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1591-2020
Event ID
83433
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Medtronic MiniMed
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
April 1, 2020
Initiation Date
June 27, 2019
Classification Date
March 26, 2020
Address
18000 Devonshire St, N/A, Northridge, CA, 91325-1219, United States

Description

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523

Reason

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Code Info

All software versions 2.4A or lower

Distribution

US nationwide distribution including Puerto Rico.

Quantity

23,221