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Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump REAL-Time System
As one of the newest innovations in diabetes management, the MiniMed Real-Time Insulin Pump is a small, easy-to-use device that continuously administers insulin to diabetics, as long as the device is worn properly and round-the-clock.
The MiniMed pump, which is also referred to as the Paradigm MiniMed Insulin Pump, is produced by Medtronic and is currently the number one insulin pump prescribed by U.S. physicians.
Advantages of the Paradigm Insulin Pump Therapy System
The MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump is as compact as a small cell phone or a pager and, according to Medtronic, gives patients the freedom to:
- exercise without first eating
- eat whenever they want (allowing them to diverge from rigid meal schedules)
- ingest insulin discreetly
- not have to inject insulin multiple times a day
Additionally, the MiniMed Insulin Pump can:
- deliver more precise amounts of fast-acting insulin than syringes
- vary the amounts of insulin administered, according to a patient's changing blood glucose levels and insulin needs
- help patients achieve target levels of blood sugar on A1C tests
- reduce the risk of severe diabetes complications, including nerve disease, blindness and kidney disease
Medtronic's insulin pump system comes with the following components:
- a Paradigm Quick-set Infusion Set
- a cannula (a spaghetti-sized tube)
- a REAL-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS)
- a OneTouch UltraLink Meter
- a MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump (in model numbers 522 or 722)
The CGMS and OneTouch Meter are blood glucose monitoring devices: While the CGMS provides data trends of blood sugar levels and a safety alarm, the Meter regularly measures blood sugar and wirelessly transmits measurements to the pump device.
Disadvantages of the MiniMed Pump
To date, a number of patients have reported developing serious injuries after use of MiniMed insulin pump systems. The most common defects include:
- Bends in the cannula that impede sufficient flow of insulin to patients
- Disconnections between the cannula and skin or the cannula and pump that completely halt proper insulin flow
If diabetes patients don't receive adequate amounts of fast-acting insulin, they are at risk of developing hyperglycemia, dangerously low blood glucose. If left untreated, hyperglycemia can cause severe, irreversible health problems, including heart disease, blindness and kidney disease. The worst cases of hyperglycemia are fatal.
Such defects in Lot 8 of the MiniMed insulin therapy systems have led Medtonic issue a nationwide recall of the following model numbers of Quick-set Infusion Sets:
- MMT-359S6
- MMT-359S9
- MMT-359L6
- MMT-359L9
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, contact our MiniMed Insulin Pump Lawyers to learn more about your legal rights.
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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