FDA Recall Open, Classified

MiniMed 630G with SmartGuard, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1754K, MMT-1714K, MMT-1755K - Product Usage: intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin (at user selectable rates) and administration of insulin boluses (in user selectable amounts) for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons, fourteen years of age and older, requiring insulin.

Recall: Z-0517-2021 · Initiated April 30, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0517-2021
Event Number
85711
Firm
Medtronic Inc.
FEI Number
3003166194
Product Code
OZO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
April 30, 2020
Address
18000 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA, 91325-1219

Description

MiniMed 630G with SmartGuard, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1754K, MMT-1714K, MMT-1755K - Product Usage: intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin (at user selectable rates) and administration of insulin boluses (in user selectable amounts) for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons, fourteen years of age and older, requiring insulin.

Reason

Missing solder battery connection, which could interrupt power of insulin pump.

Action

On April 30, 2020, the firm mailed a "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter to patients. The firm also sent a letter to Health Care Professionals, (HCP) "Urgent Medical Device Recall" that they read this notice and confirm receipt that the customer read and understood the instructions provided in this letter. The letter notified customers that the insulin pumps had an issue on the battery connection that did not meet firm's quality specifications. If power is interrupted on a patients insulin pump, then insulin is suspended, which may lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There have been no reported complaints from customers as a result of this issue. The firm identified the pump models, serial numbers of the affected devices. In addition to informing patients about the recall, the letter asked patients to do the following: (1) Record current pump settings. Follow the System User Guide to set up new pump that is enclosed in the box. (2) After successfully programming the replacement pump, start using replacement pump. (3) Return affected pump using the included shipping materials. Contact 24-Hour Technical Support at 1-877-585-0166, the instructions provided in this letter. The firm sent a letter to Health Care Professionals, (HCP) "Urgent Medical Device Recall" that they read this notice and confirm receipt that the customer read and understood lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There have been no reported complaints from customers as a result of this issue. The firm identified the pump models, serial numbers of the affected devices.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide Distribution in the state of MD and the countries of Canada, Netherlands, Norway. ***Model 630G distributed in Canada and Model 670G distributed in US ***MODEL640G Distributed OUS ONLY*** OUS: Australia, Canada, Netherlands and Norway.

Quantity

206