Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C3 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK OUS3/ GTIN: 20643169704118 GS3 5PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 20763000243368 GS3 5PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 20763000318882 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.
- Company
- Medtronic Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- February 26, 2021
- Recall Number
- Z-1609-2021
- Quantity
- 15,393 units
- Firm Location
- Northridge, CA
Reason for Recall
Use of the continuous glucose monitoring system while actively taking hydroxyurea, an anti-neoplastic drug could result in inaccurate elevated sensor glucose readings.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All Lot numbers within active shelf life
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
On February 26, 2021, Medtronic posted the "Urgent Recall Correction" notification to their website. On March 2, 2201, Medtronic provided U.S HCPs, Patients, Distributors and globally affected Clinical trial sites with a copy of the "Urgent Recall Correction" Notification. On March 8, 2021, Medtronic provided OUS patients, HCP and distributions with a copy of the "Urgent Recall Correction" notification Communication was provided to users via: email, fax, and/or mail. In addition to informing affected users about the correction, Medtronic ask consignees to take the following actions: Do not use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) while taking hydroxyurea. Only use their BG meter to monitor glucose levels while taking hydroxyurea. Consult with the HCP if they are taking hydroxyurea and using a CGM. When using an insulin pump system, they should disable the CGM feature by going to the sensor settings and refer to the user guide that came with the insulin pump for instructions. Always check the label of any medication and confirm with you whether or not hydroxyurea or hydroxycarbamide is an active ingredient. If further distributed, please provide those consignees with a copy of the notification. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDAs MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. " Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm " Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178