For Over 30 Years

Aggressive Personal Injury
Legal Representation

blog home Product Liability Medtronic Insulin Infusion Pump Defect Forces Mass Recall

Medtronic Insulin Infusion Pump Defect Forces Mass Recall

By Grant Law Office on August 20, 2013

doctor with white coat and stethoscope

According to a report by Medpage Today, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall of Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets due to a defect that could potentially cause patients to suffer serious illness or even death.

The portable device was designed to replace injections for diabetic patients in maintaining blood sugar levels. It gradually pumps insulin into the patient through an infusion set that involves a tube being attached beneath the skin.

If insulin or any other fluid comes into contact with the pump’s tubing connectors, its vents may experience temporary blockage. This blockage can lead to improper levels of insulin delivery and consequently harm or even kill a patient.

HNGN states around half a million patients from all over the world were using the device, switching to new replacements every two or three days. Infusion pumps manufactured between October 2001 and June 2013, 37 different models in total, are affected by the recall.

On June 7, Medtronic notified medical professionals of the pump’s safety issues. A few days later, on June 10, customers and distributors received notice of the defect along with mitigation instructions.

You can read more about the defective insulin pumps by visiting the Medtronic website. If you are a patient using a Medtronic insulin pump and have noticed any leakage, you should immediately stop all usage of the product and call the Medtronic hotline at (888) 204-7616.

If you have suffered an illness or experienced the death of a loved one due to this product or any other defective product, you should get in touch with the Atlanta product liability lawyers at The Law Offices of Wayne Grant, P.C. We can help you build a strong case for your injury or wrongful death claim and gain you the compensation you need to get back on the road to recovery. Call us today at (404) 995-3955 for no-cost, obligation-free consultation.

Related Articles:

Posted in: Product Liability

Contact us today for a free and comprehensive case evaluation.

We require no legal retainer or upfront fees,
and you pay nothing unless we prevail.

Phone: (404) 995-3955

Our Results

$12,500,000
Wrongful Death Day Care Case

View More

Firm News

Susan G. Komen standing next to a tent

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

Kim Grant participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, walking over 60 miles over three days and raising ...

Habitat for Humanity Employee

Habitat for Humanity

Kim and Wayne Grant have worked on two Habitat for Humanity Houses and look forward to working on more ...

Baby in Child seat

Grady Hospital Volunteer Work

Kim Grant has donated volunteer hours in Atlanta, including rocking babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Grady ...

Read more news

Our Blog

May
10

The Emotional Impact of Preventable Assault and Sexual Assault: How Grant Law Office Can Help

When someone becomes the victim of a sexual assault, it can be a life-changing event that can leave…

Apr
30

Golf Course-Related Injury Risks

Enjoying a day playing golf is a favorite pastime for many residents and visitors to the Atlanta area.…

Apr
15

Amazon’s Dangerous Trucking Policies

Atlanta residents love the ability to order goods on Amazon, and see the items appear on the doorstep,…

Read more news
Grant Law Office

Grant Law Office Disclaimer: The legal information offered herein by Grant Law Office, is not formal legal advice, nor is it the formation of an attorney client relationship. In order for our firm to be considered your attorney there must be a signed agreement between the client and the firm. Any results set forth herein are based solely upon the circumstances of that particular case and offer no promise or guarantee on the outcome of any other case. Please contact a lawyer for a consultation.

© 2023 Grant Law Office - All rights reserved.

Photos by Carroll Morgan - Buckhead On-Site Photography | Website Design and Legal Internet Marketing by: SLS Consulting SLS ButterflyScholarship
*Wayne Grant has been practicing law since 1979. Grant Law Office was founded in 2000.