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Medtronic Warns On Insulin Pump Safety

 
• By Elizabeth Orr

Medtronic has announced a safety issue in its popular MiniMed 600 series of insulin pumps. The devices may under- or over-deliver insulin if a ring component of the device cracks or breaks, potentially causing serious health issues. The company says the issue doesn’t amount to a recall, however.

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A mechanical failure in Medtronic’s MiniMed 600 series of insulin pumps could lead to dangerous over- or under-doses of insulin, the company said in a recent letter to patients.

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