Medtronic Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-0177-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Minimed Model 500 Remote Control (MMT-500, MMT-500RU, MMT-500RUS, MMT-500RSE, MMT-500RCH, MMT-500RDE, MMT-500REU, MMT-500RFR, MMT-500RGB, MMT-500RIL, MMT-500RNL) for use with the MiniMed 508 Insulin Pump (MMT-508).

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: August 7, 2018

Date Posted: November 13, 2019

Recall Number: Z-0177-2020

Event ID: 82078

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential security vulnerability related to the use of the remote controller accessories with the insulin pumps.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 90,213

Code Information:

All serial numbers

Distribution Pattern:

Distribution was nationwide to consumers and distributors. There was no government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated