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MiniMed Insulin Pump Recall

On July 10, 2009, Medtronic – the manufacturers of the MiniMed Insulin Pump– issued a voluntary nationwide recall after discovering that about 60,000 Paradigm Quick-set infusion sets, small disposable devices used along with the insulin pump, were defective.

Specifically, the infusion set implants a small tube (called a cannula) under the skin. The cannula connects to the insulin pump, allowing insulin to be delivered constantly and for the amounts delivered to vary according to the individual's needs. Together, insulin pump and infusion set have been purported to be an effective diabetes management system.

Unfortunately, however, use of defective MiniMed insulin pumps has caused a number of people to be hospitalized due to hyperglycemia caused by excessively high blood sugar levels (and improper administration of insulin).

Injured diabetics who have used defective insulin pumps:

Will be eligible for compensation for their injuries and losses via a personal injury lawsuit
Should consult with an experienced defective device attorney to learn more about their legal rights and entitlements

Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump Recall: Lot 8

According to Medtronic, the infusion pumps were recalled because about 2 percent of the units in lot 8 were delivering too much or too little insulin to patients. In total, an estimated 3 million infusion sets have been pulled off the market by this recall.

The specific lot numbers affected by the recall include:

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

To date, more than 200 diabetics have been hospitalized due to insulin pump malfunctions. Their most common complaints state that:

The cannula (tubing) would bend and interrupt the steady flow of insulin
The cannula would disconnect from the skin or pump and stop insulin flow

Serious health problems result from both instances.

Health Complications Caused by Defective Insulin Pumps

Failing to deliver the proper amounts of fast-acting insulin (which is the only type of insulin used with MiniMed insulin pumps) can result in:

Hyperglycemia , excessively high blood sugar levels, which occurs when the pump fails to distribute sufficient insulin
Diabetic ketoacidosis, which arises when the pump administers too much insulin.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening condition in which extreme doses of insulin:

result in dangerously low blood sugar levels
cause the body to start breaking down its own fat for energy (which, in turn,)
causes the body to produce ketones, toxic acids that in large enough amounts result in loss of consciousness

Have you or a loved one been injured after using a Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump System? If so, contact us today to consult with an experienced MiniMed Insulin Pump lawyers who will evaluate the details of your case and help you seek the compensation you need.

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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