Medtronic MiniMed 780G insulin pump recalled for software defects causing inaccurate insulin delivery
Check your MiniMed 780G pump serial number
Medtronic has recalled certain MiniMed 780G insulin pumps due to software defects that can cause the pump to deliver too much insulin, too little insulin, or stop delivering insulin entirely. These defects appeared after software updates (versions 6.60, 6.61, and 6.62) and may result in dangerously high or low blood sugar levels. The recall affects over 26,000 pumps with specific serial numbers.
- Check if your MiniMed 780G serial number matches the recall list (begins with NG2, NG3, etc.)
- Contact Medtronic or your healthcare provider immediately if your pump is affected
- Do not update your pump software to versions 6.60, 6.61, or 6.62
- Continue monitoring your blood sugar closely and follow your doctor's guidance while resolving this issue
Three software defects (Pump Error 53, BG check, and Critical Pump Error (Open Book Image)) that occurred as a result of software updates (versions 6.60, 6.61, and 6.62), which could result in a risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia due to inaccuracies in insulin delivery (either under-delivery, over-delivery, or cessation of delivery).
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1635-2026More Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. recalls
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