Medtronic Inc. recalls MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G Insulin Pumps with Software Version 2.6 and below are affected. Catalog Numbers for these…

Recall date

January 31, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1890-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medtronic Inc.

Sold / distributed

Europe, Australia, Japan, Singapore

Why it was recalled

Medtronic has identified a software anomaly that can prevent the internal battery of the pump from charging. When the software anomaly occurs it leads to battery depletion and pump shutdown.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G Insulin Pumps with Software Version 2.6 and below are affected. Catalog Numbers for these insulin pumps are MMT-1510, MMT-1710, MMT-1711, MMT-1712.