FDA Recall Terminated

Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.

Recall: Z-2442-2015 · Initiated July 22, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2442-2015
Event Number
71816
Firm
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
FEI Number
3003166194
Product Code
MDS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
July 22, 2015
Posted
August 21, 2015
Terminated
September 18, 2015
Address
18000 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA, 91325-1219

Description

Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.

Reason

Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System because it has a language translation error that impacts the Finnish language. Specifically, the Monitor has a Finnish translation error in Predictive Alerts setting: the on-screen Finnish translation for LOW/HIGH is reversed as HIGH/LOW.

Action

A Urgent Medical Device recall letter was sent to customers on 7/22/15 to inform them that the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System System has a language translation error that impacts the Finnish language. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with questions or concerns are instructed to contact Nordic Support Line 0-800-164-064.

Distribution

Distributed in Finland.

Quantity

254 units