Voluntary recall notifying medtronic insulin pump users of potential risks of shortened pump battery life

Customers are being notified of the importance of checking built-in alerts and alarms for battery status and to contact medtronic for pump replacement if affected by this issue galway, ireland , oct. 4, 2024 /prnewswire/ -- medtronic plc (nyse: mdt), a global leader in healthcare technology, voluntarily issued a field action starting on july 31, 2024, notifying global customers of its minimed™ 600 series or 700 series insulin pumps to follow their pump's built-in alerts and alarms for battery status and to contact medtronic if they observe changes in the battery life of their pump. medtronic began investigating this issue upon receiving customer reports of shortened battery life and a comprehensive analysis found that pumps that have been dropped, bumped, or experienced physical impact even once may result in shortened battery life due to damage to internal electrical components.
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