MiniMed Remote Controller MMT-503 used with MiniMed 508 Insulin Pump or Paradigm...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unauthorised individual in close proximity to an insulin pump user could potentially copy the wireless RF signals from the user’s remote controller and play those back later to deliver an additional bolus of insulin to the pump user or to suspend insulin delivery.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: An unauthorised individual in close proximity to an insulin pump user could potentially copy the wireless RF signals from the user’s remote controller and play those back later to deliver an additional bolus of insulin to the pump user or to suspend insulin delivery. Hazards: If additional insulin is delivered beyond the user’s insulin requirements, this could lead to hypoglycaemia, or hyperglycaemia if insulin delivery is suspended. What to do: Remote controller users are advised to immediately stop using and disconnect the remote controller, disable the remote feature, and return the remote controller to Medtronic. For further information, please contact Medtronic Global Help Line by phone on 1800 777808.
Affected Products
MiniMed Remote Controller MMT-503 used with MiniMed 508 Insulin Pump or Paradigm Pumps Product code: MMT-503 ARTG: 128416 (Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd - Remote control - Cancelled)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 7a431525-b6a2-4c63-aee4-e322aa57a2a0 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/minimed-remote-controller-mmt-503-used-with-minimed-508-insulin-pump-or-paradigm-pumps |
| Pub Date | Fri, 26 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 |