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Infusion Pumps

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Medtronic identified a cybersecurity vulnerability in the MiniMed 600 series Insulin Pump Systems associated with the communication protocol that could allow unauthorized access to the pump system. This unauthorized access could be used to deliver too much or too little insulin through delivery of an unintended insulin bolus or because insulin delivery is slowed or stopped, which could lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. The Remote Bolus feature on insulin pumps should be turned off to prevent the unauthorized access.

Sep 20, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Dimension VistaΒΏ High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLC) Potential for Erroneous Result. If an HDLC QC or patient result is obtained without an Abnormal Reaction [E145]: flag, a falsely depressed or elevated result ranging from -90% to 133% may be observed.

Aug 24, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Mislabeling: the corrugate label, lidstock, banner card, and peel sticker accompanying the affected product incorrectly displays a double lumen 5.5 French catheter (and related priming volumes and kit contents for product code ASK-41552-JHVA1), instead of the packaged single-lumen 4.5 French catheter (and related priming volumes and kit contents for product code ASK-41541-JHVA1).

Sep 14, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.

Sep 8, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The extension set has a high probability of potential failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.

Sep 15, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.

Sep 8, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

An increase in clip locking malfunctions, Establish Final Arm Angle and Clip Opening While Locked, have been observed. Contributing causes may be clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. Unsuccessful clip procedure can lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.

Sep 8, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The extension set has a high probability of failure which could lead to possible leakage or detachment at the device's bonded joint during use. The issue may result in delay of therapy, increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medications. Depending on the nature of the leak and type of infusion, there is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur including air embolization or hypovolemia.

Sep 15, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

The display screen may become frozen and unresponsive to user input, triggering an alarm that is evidenced by a buzzer sound and flashing red LEDs as a secondary notification. However, as the screen goes blank it does not indicate an alarm condition or respond. This issue leads to temporary cessation of flow of a medication or fluid, requiring immediate intervention by the clinician.

Sep 8, 2022 Infusion Pumps View Details β†’

Insulin pumps may have the following issues: 1) Malfunction 6 Non-Volatile Memory, 2) Inaccurate (Fluctuating) Battery Life Display, 3) Touchscreen Staying On, 4) Unexpected Open Loop, that can be mitigated with a software update. Issues could result in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.

May 24, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’

Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21. This device with this specific storage temperature deviation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

May 25, 2022 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details β†’