Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump, Model No. MMT-2007D
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2173-2014
- Event Number
- 68633
- Firm
- Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3003166194
- Product Code
- FRN
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Initiated
- June 16, 2014
- Posted
- August 8, 2014
- Terminated
- September 25, 2014
- Address
- 18000 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA, 91325-1219
Description
Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump, Model No. MMT-2007D
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Implantable Insulin Pump because there have been reports of a pump malfunction resulting in the disconnection of the delivery of insulin prior to the end of the 7 year useful life of the device.
An Urgent Field Safety Notice Letter dated 6/16/14 was sent to all customers who purchased the Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Medtronic MiniMed is working to make new unaffected pumps available as soon as possible. Customers are instructed to contact Elisabeth Andrieu at + 33 6 89 71 9056 or Dr. Francine Kaufman at +1 818.576.5331.
New Jersey and Worldwide: Belgium, France, Netherland, and Sweden
764 units