Recall Z-1582-2020— Medtronic MiniMed

Class II · Ongoing

Class II FDA medical device recall by Medtronic MiniMed, initiated 2019-06-27. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K041318. Product: MiniMed Paradigm Model 511 Insulin Pump. Reason: The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery..

Recalling firm
Medtronic MiniMed
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2019-06-27
Firm location
Northridge, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

MiniMed Paradigm Model 511 Insulin Pump

Reason for recall

The action is being initiated due to potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities related to a series of insulin pumps that are designed to communicate using a wireless radio frequency (RF). An unauthorized person could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby insulin pump to change settings and control insulin delivery.

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.