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Paradigm Model 511 and 512 Insulin Infusion Pumps

FDA device recall Z-0168-04 · posted 2003-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Medtronic MiniMed
Reason for recall
Water ingresses into the device when in prolonged contact with water causing device to malfunction.
Action taken
The firm sent notifications to all pump users of record, all distributors and all certified pump trainers indications that the pumps should not be immersed in water. Canadian users were contacted by Medtronic Canada.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LZG
Quantity affected
Approximately 61,000 patients
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Date initiated
2003-08-29
Date posted
2003-11-27
Date terminated
2005-09-02
Location
Northridge, CA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
MINIMED PARADIGM INSULIN PUMP, MODEL 511 (K001829)Minimed, Inc.2000-08-18