BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    MiniMed 620G, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1710 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin. In addition, the pump system is indicated for continuous monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, and possible low and high blood glucose episodes.

    Recall: Z-0437-2016 · Initiated September 25, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0437-2016
    Event Number
    72352
    Firm
    Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
    FEI Number
    3003166194
    Product Code
    OYC
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    September 25, 2015
    Posted
    December 17, 2015
    Terminated
    February 5, 2016
    Address
    18000 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA, 91325-1219

    Description

    MiniMed 620G, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1710 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin. In addition, the pump system is indicated for continuous monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, and possible low and high blood glucose episodes.

    Reason

    The pump drive motors may experience a malfunction which would result in a pump error message alarm notifying you that insulin is no longer being delivered. Possible cause is either lack of greasing or deficient greasing in a ball bearing assembly of the motor.

    Action

    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated September 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The letters stated that the pump drive motors may experience a malfunction which would result in a pump error message alarm notifying the patient that insulin is no longer being delivered. The letters also inform the customers of what actions are to be taken. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Medtronic MiniMed's customer support team. For further questions please call (818) 576-4700.

    Distribution

    Internationally Distribution only to the countries of : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    53 units