Insulin Pump Recall

Insulin Pump Recall: Medtronic Notifies Users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series Pumps of Risk of Shorter than Expected Battery Life

Medtronic is notifying users of MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps of an increased risk for reduced battery life and less time until shutdown after a battery alert occurs. Pumps that have been dropped, bumped, or experienced another physical impact may have damaged electrical components causing this issue—even a single drop can impact battery life.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. This recall does not involve removing all products. Users should contact Medtronic if they experience significant reduced battery life to determine if a new pump is needed.