The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1355-2022·Announced 2022-07-20

MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump Battery Cap Defect Causing Power Loss

MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump may lose power due to battery cap deterioration, affecting approximately 279,251 units distributed in the U.S. and overseas.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—potential loss of power and functionality in a life-critical insulin pump—represents a significant risk of harm to patients with diabetes, but no injury has been reported, meeting the criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

The MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (U.S. and overseas versions) is subject to recall due to potential battery cap deterioration. Approximately 279,251 units are affected by this issue.

Battery cap deterioration may create an incomplete battery circuit, similar to operating the pump without a battery cap attached. This can result in loss of power and functionality of the insulin infusion pump.

The recall affects users of the MiniMed 670G in the United States and overseas markets. Patients using affected pumps should contact the manufacturer for information about device replacement or repair options and consult their healthcare providers regarding continued insulin therapy.

The recalled product

Product
MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (U.S. and O.U.S. Version)
Manufacturer
Medtronic MiniMed
Hazard
  • battery-defect
  • power-loss
  • device-malfunction

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Product Number/CFN (O.U.S. Version) MiniMed 670G (MMT-1580
  • MMT-1581
  • MMT-1582
  • MMT-1780
  • MMT-1781
  • MMT-1782
  • MMT-1760
  • MMT-1761
  • MMT-1762
  • MMT-1883

Distribution

Distributed in 53 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DC
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • RI
  • SC
  • SD
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VI
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY