Medtronic MiniMed: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1085-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Model Numbers: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT-722, MMT-722K, MMT-523, MMT-523K, MMT-723, MMT-723K, MMT-554, and MMT-754. Product Usage: Paradigm insulin infusion pumps are intended for use to deliver basal and bolus insulin to persons with diabetes.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 22, 2013

Date Posted: April 17, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1085-2013

Event ID: 64754

Reason for Recall:

Medtronic is recalling the Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump because the pump's drive support cap may become detached from the pump case and protrude from the lower right side of the pump. When the pump is expose to water it may result in damage to the pump's internal electronics. This moisture damage can prevent the pump's buttons from working properly or can cause the pump to alarm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 428,000 units

Code Information:

Not available

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) the countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BA, BH, BM, BR, BS, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, GT, HK, HR, HU, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IT, JO, JP, KR, KW, LB, LC, LV, MK, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PL, PR, PY, QA, RO, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, SV, SY, TF, TH, TR, TT, TW, UA, UY, VE, ZA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated