MiniMed® 530G MMT-751RNABRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169507968), received between Jun 13, 2017 and Jul 14, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission Problem” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P120010); 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 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 14, 2020Mechanical Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  INFORMATION RECEIVED BY MEDTRONIC INDICATED THAT INSULIN PUMP HAD MOTOR ERROR ALARM AND DRIVE SUPPORT CAP WAS FLUSH. NO HARM REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED. THE INSULIN PUMP WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10269303 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 20, 2019Failure to Cycle; Failure to Cycle

  CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA PHONE CALL THAT THE INSULIN PUMP ALARMED COMPROMISED FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM. THE CUSTOMER¿S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL WAS UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS PERFORMED. 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 PER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONS. THE INSULIN PUMP WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9345978 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2019Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Communication or Transmission Problem; Unexpected Therapeutic Results; Communication or Transmission Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA PHONE CALL THAT THE INSULIN PUMP HAD LOST SENSOR ALARM. THE CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE WAS 83 MG/DL AND 151 MG/DL AND 147 MG/DL AND 69 MG/DL AND 137 MG/DL AND 135 MG/DL AND 140 MG/DL AND 180 MG/DL AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: Hyperglycemia

  MAUDE report 8787779 ↗
• InjuryJun 13, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA PHONE CALL OF LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE OF 48MG/DL AND TREATED WITH GLUCOSE. CUSTOMER WAS ASSISTED WITH THE VOLUME CONTROL ON THE PUMP.  TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE WAS DECLINED BY THE CUSTOMER. THE INSULIN PUMP WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: Hypoglycemia

  MAUDE report 6639130 ↗
• InjuryJun 13, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message

  CUSTOMER REPORTED VIA PHONE CALL THAT HE BELIEVES THAT HIS INFUSION SETS WERE NOT GIVING HIM INSULIN. HE SAID THAT HE GOT A NO DELIVERY ALARM. HE CHANGED OUT EVERYTHING AND RECEIVED ANOTHER NO DELIVERY AND COULD NOT PUSH INSULIN THROUGH WITH THE PLUNGER. CUSTOMER'S BLOOD GLUCOSE WAS 574 MG/DL. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING, CUSTOMER DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED INFUSION SET AND RESERVOIR AND PUSHED INSULIN WITH PLUNGER; INSULIN DID EXIT. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED THAT INSULIN PUMP WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING, ADVISED HIM THAT HE WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO REATTACH THE TRANSFER GUARD TO THE RESERVOIR AFTER DETACHMENT. HE STATED THAT HE DID SO IN ORDER TO PUT MORE INSULIN IN THE RESERVOIR. NOW THE CAP IS LEAKING INSULIN. CUSTOMER DECLINED HIGH BLOOD GLUCOSE TROUBLESHOOTING. HE TREATED WITH SHOTS. THE PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS.

  Patient problems: Hyperglycemia

  MAUDE report 6638823 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P120010. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1751-2026 · Feb 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
  MiniMed 530G Insulin Pump (MMT-551, MMT-751)
• 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