Paradigm® REAL-Time Revel™ MMT-523RNAB (UDI 00613994748669)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994748669), received between Sep 27, 2017 and Jul 16, 2020 — classified as 1 death, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Difficult to Program or Calibrate” (1 report).

14 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P980022); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 16, 2020Premature Discharge of Battery; Device Difficult to Program or Calibrate; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Premature Discharge of Battery; Device Difficult to Program or Calibrate; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  INFORMATION RECEIVED BY MEDTRONIC INDICATED THAT THE INSULIN PUMP HAD KEYPAD ANOMALY AND AN PUMP ERROR ALARM. THE TIME CLOCK WAS NOT VISIBLE ON THE SCREEN AND THE TIME DID NOT ADVANCED. THE BUTTONS WERE NOT RESPONDING. NO HARM REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10281763 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 30, 2018Device Displays Incorrect Message; Material Protrusion/Extrusion

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA PHONE CALL THAT THE INSULIN PUMP ALARMED COMPROMISED FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM. THE CUSTOMER¿S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL WAS UNKNOWN. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS PERFORMED. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT THE DRIVE SUPPORT CAP WAS PROTRUDED. THE CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE INSULIN PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS ADVISED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE INSULIN PUMP AND TO REVERT TO THE BACKUP PLAN. THE INSULIN PUMP WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7552004 ↗
• DeathSep 27, 2017Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER PASSED AWAY AT HOME. THE CALLER STATED THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW THE CUSTOMER'S CAUSE OF DEATH HOWEVER THEY ARE AWARE THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD KIDNEY DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES AND HAD HEART SURGERY THREE YEARS PRIOR TO PASSING. THE CALLER DID NOT KNOW THE CUSTOMER¿S BLOOD GLUCOSE AT THE TIME OF DEATH. THE CUSTOMER WAS WEARING THE INSULIN PUMP AT THE TIME OF DEATH. THE CUSTOMER WAS NOT USING SENSORS. THE CALLER DECLINED TO RETURN THE INSULIN PUMP FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: Death

  MAUDE report 6899214 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P980022. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1749-2026 · Feb 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Paradigm REAL-Time Insulin Pump (MMT-522, MMT-722)
• Z-1750-2026 · Feb 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
  Paradigm REAL-Time Revel Insulin Pump (MMT-523, MMT-723)
• Z-1256-2025 · Jan 31, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Paradigm insulin pump, REF: MMT-522, MMT-523, MMT-551, MMT-722, MMT-723, MMT-751
• Z-1594-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-723
• Z-1588-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-722
• Z-1591-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523
• Z-1593-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-723K
• Z-1592-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523K
• Z-1590-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-722K
• Z-1589-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522K
• Z-1587-2020 · Jun 27, 2019 · Open, Classified
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522
• Z-2442-2015 · Jul 22, 2015 · 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 d
• Z-2179-2014 · Jul 21, 2014 · Terminated
  Medtronic MiniMed Guardian Monitor, Model No. CSS7100, CSS7100K Product Usage: The Medtronic MiniMed model CSS7100 and CSS7100K Guardian REAL-Time monitors are used in combinatio
• Z-2544-2014 · Mar 13, 2014 · Terminated
  Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT-722, MMT-722K, MMT-523, MMT-523K