Medtronic Recalls Insulin Pumps Over Safety Risk
One of the largest manufacturers of medical devices is recalling two of its popular insulin pumps. Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) issued a recall through the Food and Drug Administration for its MiniMed 630G and MiniMed 670G pumps on Wednesday, advising patients to inspect their devices and contact the company for a replacement pump if their pump's retaining ring is loose, broken, or missing. The recall affects 322,005 devices manufactured and distributed prior to October 2019.
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The retaining ring is responsible for locking the insulin reservoir to the insulin pump. The company has received 26,421 complaints that retaining rings on the MiniMed 630G and MiniMed 670G can malfunction, potentially resulting in life threatening over- or under-delivery of insulin. Medtronic says it's aware of 2,175 injuries and 1 death associated with this issue.
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