The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1591-2020·Announced 2020-04-01

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 23,221 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

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 unauthorized control of a critical medical device (insulin pump), which poses a significant risk of serious injury or death if insulin delivery is manipulated, fitting the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or high-risk device defects.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 23,221 units of the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523. The recall affects all software versions 2.4A or lower. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico.

The recall is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to the pumps' wireless radio frequency (RF) communication capabilities. An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Consumers who have this specific model and software version should contact Medtronic MiniMed for instructions on how to proceed. The source text does not provide specific contact details or a deadline for action.

The recalled product

Product
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523
Manufacturer
Medtronic MiniMed
Affected units
23,221

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 (1)

  • All software versions 2.4A or lower

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 16 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.

See all 16 products in this recall →