The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2604-2017·Announced 2017-06-28

Medtronic Recalls MiniMed 640G Insulin Pumps Due to Keypad Malfunction

Medtronic is recalling 117,239 MiniMed 640G insulin pumps because the keypad may become unresponsive, potentially preventing users from adjusting insulin delivery.

What this means for you

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a critical medical device (insulin pump) becoming unresponsive, which poses a risk of harm to users, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or hospitalizations, placing it in the 'High' category rather than 'Severe'.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Inc. is recalling 117,239 units of the MiniMed 640G Insulin Infusion Pump (Catalog Nos. MMT-1511, MMT-1711, MMT-1512, MMT-1712, MMT-1551, MMT-1751, MMT-1552, MMT-1752). The recall was initiated because the device may become temporarily stuck, causing the keypad to become unresponsive.

The affected pumps were distributed in the United States and numerous countries outside the US, including Australia, Canada, and various nations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The source text does not specify the number of reported illnesses or injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers using these specific serial numbers should contact Medtronic for instructions on how to proceed. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMed 640G Insulin Infusion Pump, Catalog No. MMT-1511, MMT-1711, MMT-1512, MMT-1712, MMT-1551, MMT-1751, MMT-1552, MMT-1752.
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc.
Affected units
117,239

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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 4 products in this recall →