The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1355-2022·Announced 2022-07-20

MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump Battery Cap Defect Causing Power Loss

MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump may lose power due to battery cap deterioration, affecting approximately 279,251 units distributed in the U.S. and overseas.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—potential loss of power and functionality in a life-critical insulin pump—represents a significant risk of harm to patients with diabetes, but no injury has been reported, meeting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

The MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (U.S. and overseas versions) is subject to recall due to potential battery cap deterioration. Approximately 279,251 units are affected by this issue.

Battery cap deterioration may create an incomplete battery circuit, similar to operating the pump without a battery cap attached. This can result in loss of power and functionality of the insulin infusion pump.

The recall affects users of the MiniMed 670G in the United States and overseas markets. Patients using affected pumps should contact the manufacturer for information about device replacement or repair options and consult their healthcare providers regarding continued insulin therapy.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (U.S. and O.U.S. Version)
Manufacturer
Medtronic MiniMed
Category
Medical Device — Insulin Pump
Hazard
Affected units
279,251

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Product Number/CFN (O.U.S. Version) MiniMed 670G (MMT-1580
  • MMT-1581
  • MMT-1582
  • MMT-1780
  • MMT-1781
  • MMT-1782
  • MMT-1760
  • MMT-1761
  • MMT-1762
  • MMT-1883

Distribution

Distributed in 53 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Medtronic MiniMed 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.

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