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Medtronic Paradigm Quick-set Infusion Sets

Produced by Medtronic, Paradigm Quick-set infusion sets are disposable medical devices that, along with REAL-Time insulin pump systems, deliver a steady, constant flow of insulin to diabetics and, as a result, help them better manage their diabetes.

The infusion sets work by instantly inserting a spaghetti-sized tube (known as a cannula) beneath the skin with minimal pain. Following this implantation, diabetes patients use the pump by:

Setting the insulin pump (known by the brand name Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump) to the optimal level of blood glucose levels
Connecting the pump to the cannula
Placing the pump in a pocket or on the waist line (i.e. a belt), as the pump has to be work round-the-clock in order to be effective

Currently, the Medtronic insulin pump, along with the Quick-set infusion set, are the #1 prescribed insulin pump system in the U.S.

Paradigm Quick-set Infusion Set Recall

While insulin pumps are effective diabetes management systems when made and used properly, recently, it was discovered that a specific lot of these systems may contain about 60,000 defective infusion sets.

Due to this discovery, in July 2009, Medtronic voluntarily recalled the following models of Paradigm Quick-set infusion sets:

MMT-359S6
MMT-359S9
MMT-359L6
MMT-359L9

This recall has been classified as a Class I Recall, the most serious level of recalls, according to the FDA. Anyone with these models is advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Health Problems Caused by Defective Infusion Sets

More than 200 diabetes patients have sought emergency treatment for complications caused by defective infusion sets. Commonly, patients report that they have not been receiving the proper amounts of insulin due to:

Bends in the cannula that limit insulin flow
A disconnection between the cannula and skin (or the cannula and pump) that stops insulin flow

Inadequate levels of insulin have caused hyperglycemia, excessively low blood sugar levels that, without treatment, can cause:

blindness
the need for foot or limb amputation
heart disease
kidney disease
death

It's important to note that insulin pumps have also reported to be defective because they have delivered too much insulin, which increases the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (a potentially fatal condition in which the body starts producing toxic acids known as ketones). Without treatment, diabetic ketoacidosis will result in dangerously low levels of potassium in the body, brain swelling and death.

Diabetes patients who have sustained severe injuries after using defective Quick-set infusion sets:

Will likely be eligible for a defective device settlement
Should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to find out if they have a case.

Initial consultations are free, and, for those who have a case, defective drug lawyers will delay payment for their services until the case is won.

For more information about your legal rights and entitlements, contact our MiniMed Insulin Pump Lawyers.

Our injury and death lawyers are investigating all MiniMed cases. Our evaluations are not limited to persons injured by the recalled "Lot 8" infusion sets. To discuss the details of your unique circumstances, please contact our law offices today.

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