Recall for Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medtronic, the medical device manufacturer, based in Dublin, Ireland, announced an urgent recall of its MiniMed Insulin Pumps in the 600 Series. The pumps reportedly contain a defective retainer ring. The broken retainer ring cannot hold the insulin cartridge in place securely, thereby causing the pump to dispense … [Read more...]
Deadly Defect Found in Medtronic’s MiniMed Insulin Pumps
MIAMI, Fla. — The international medical device maker Medtronic announced a recall of several lots, or groups, of its 600 Series MiniMed Insulin Pumps. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reportedly announced that this recall program initiated by Medtronic is a Class I recall. The FDA justified its decision to label this … [Read more...]