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Medtronic MiniMed 670G System with SmartGuard, Ref #s/Model… recallZ-0956-2020 · Medtronic Inc. · initiated Nov 21, 2019

Class I Open, Classified All recalls posted in February 2020

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medtronic Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

There have been reported incidents of a loose reservoir that can no longer be locked into the pump. The reservoir can become loose due to a broken or missing retainer ring that prevents a proper lock. If the reservoir is not properly locked into the pump, it could lead to over or under delivery of insulin, which could then result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

On November 21, 2019, Medtronic initiated a recall of MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps with a clear retainer ring design. On October 5, 2021, the firm expanded the recall and issued an "Urgent Field Safety Notification" to all patients and health care providers. The updated notification informs consignees that Medtronic will proactively replace all MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps that have a clear retainer ring design with an equivalent pump that has the updated black retainer ring design. Pumps will be replaced at no charge over the coming months even if the retainer ring is not damaged and regardless of the warranty status of the pump. In addition to providing consignees with this updated recall strategy, the firm asked consignees to take the following actions: ACTIONS REQUIRED BY YOU: 1. Complete and return the attached Confirmation Form to acknowledge that you have reviewed and understood this notification. 2. Medtronic is requesting patients visit [www.medtronicdiabetes.com/PumpRing] and complete the form online, or call us at 1-877-585-0166 to indicate their decision to receive a replacement pump at no charge. Replacement pumps will become available in the coming months and patients will be notified when their pump is ready to ship. Please assist patients in making replacement decision considering the safety risk associated with the retainer ring issue. For additional recall details, please view the following link: https://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/product-and-service-updates/notice15-letter

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0956-2020
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 21, 2019
Posted by the FDA
Feb 7, 2020
Recalling firm
Medtronic Inc.
Product code
OZP
FDA submissions
P160017
Distribution
US:AK,AL,AR,AZ,BM,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: France, Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Israel, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Ireland, Poland, S. Africa, Greece, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emira, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, S. East Asia, Korea, Canada,

Product description

Medtronic MiniMed 670G System with SmartGuard, Ref #s/Model Number(s) - MMT-1741, MMT-1742, MMT-1760, MMT-1761, MMT-1762, MMT-1580, MMT-1581, MMT-1582, MMT-1780, MMT-1781, and MMT-1782

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All Serial Numbers ( excluding devices with black retainer rings)

Other devices under the same FDA submission

75 devices cleared under P160017 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 84430).

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