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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0516-2021·Announced 2020-12-09

Medtronic MiniMed 670G Insulin Pumps Recalled for Battery Connection Defect

Medtronic is recalling 391 MiniMed 670G insulin pumps because a missing solder battery connection could interrupt power to the device.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. The hazard involves the interruption of power to an insulin pump, a critical medical device, which poses a significant risk of harm to patients relying on continuous insulin delivery.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Inc. is recalling 391 units of the MiniMed 670G insulin pump (Ref/Model # MMT-1760KPK, MMT-1762KCN, MMT-1762WWK). The recall is due to a missing solder battery connection, which could interrupt power to the insulin pump.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically Maryland), Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway. The source text notes that Model 630G was distributed in Canada, Model 670G in the US, and Model 640G outside the US (Australia, Canada, Netherlands, and Norway). Specific serial numbers for the US distribution are listed in the source metadata.

Consumers should contact Medtronic for instructions on how to proceed with the recall. The source text does not specify the exact consumer action steps (such as stopping use immediately or contacting a specific phone number), but standard recall procedures apply.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMed 670G, insulin pump, Ref/Model # MMT-1760KPK, MMT-1762KCN, MMT-1762WWK - Product Usage: indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, and detecting possible low and high glucose episodes. When using a sensor and transmitter,
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc.
Affected units
391

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Medtronic Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →