Recall of Medtronic Mini-Med Paradigm Quick Set Infusion Sets (Sept. 2009)

In July, Medtronic recalled certain infusion sets which are used with the company's Mini-Med Paradigm insulin pumps to deliver insulin to diabetic patients. Because of a manufacturing error, the vents on these sets may clog and then fail to equalize the air pressure in the reservoir compartment with the surrounding atmosphere. If this happens, the pump could deliver too much or too little insulin to the patient, and that could lead to serious injury or death.

The recall applies to the MiniMed Paradigm Quick-Set infusion sets with reference numbers MMT-396, MMT-397, MMT-398 or MMT-399 and with lot numbers starting with the number "8." [Example: 8xxxxxx]. The lot number can be found on both the box label and on each infusion set package.

The firm is advising patients who have the recalled infusion sets to stop using them and to return them to the company for replacement at no additional charge. For more information contact Medtronic at 800-345-8139.

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• Recall
• FDA
• Insulin Pump
• Diabetes
• Death
• Serious Injury
• Patient Safety

[MrSymposier]

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