Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump, Model No. MMT-2007D
- Company
- Medtronic Minimed Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- June 16, 2014
- Posted
- August 8, 2014
- Terminated
- September 25, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-2173-2014
- Quantity
- 764 units
- Firm Location
- Northridge, CA
Reason for Recall
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Implantable Insulin Pump because there have been reports of a pump malfunction resulting in the disconnection of the delivery of insulin prior to the end of the 7 year useful life of the device.
Distribution
New Jersey and Worldwide: Belgium, France, Netherland, and Sweden
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action Taken
An Urgent Field Safety Notice Letter dated 6/16/14 was sent to all customers who purchased the Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Medtronic MiniMed is working to make new unaffected pumps available as soon as possible. Customers are instructed to contact Elisabeth Andrieu at + 33 6 89 71 9056 or Dr. Francine Kaufman at +1 818.576.5331.