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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2605-2017·Announced 2017-06-28

Medtronic Recalls MiniMed 670G Insulin Pumps Due to Keypad Issues

Medtronic is recalling 117,239 MiniMed 670G insulin pumps because the keypad may become unresponsive and the pump may become temporarily stuck.

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, and the hazard involves a critical medical device (insulin pump) becoming unresponsive, which poses a risk of harm to users even though specific injuries are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Inc. is recalling 117,239 units of the MiniMed 670G Insulin Infusion Pump (Catalog Nos. MMT-1580, MMT-1780, MMT-1782, MMT-1760). 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. Specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

Consumers should check their pump's serial number against the list provided by Medtronic or the FDA. If the device is affected, users should contact Medtronic for instructions on how to proceed, which may include stopping use of the pump or receiving a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMed 670G Insulin Infusion Pump, Catalog No. MMT-1580, MMT-1780, MMT-1782, MMT-1760.
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 →