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MiniMed Insulin Pump Side Effects

MiniMed Paradigm® Insulin Pump side effects and those from the pump's accessory Quick-set infusion set can be life-threatening. The infusion set (a thin and flexible tube that runs from the insulin pump to the injection site) was recalled in June 2009, and its manufacturer, Medtronic Inc., sent a warning letter to physicians about the potential side effects of the defective infusion set.

Too Much or Too Little Insulin Side Effects

The MiniMed Paradigm® insulin pump and infusion set, when malfunctioning, can cause either too much or too little insulin to be delivered to a diabetic user. Thus, the potential MiniMed insulin pump side effects can include hyperglycemia (abnormally high blood sugar levels) or hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar levels). Such an imbalance in a crucial aspect of the body's chemistry can result in serious side effects and symptoms including:

unexplained weakness and fatigue
confusion, inability to concentrate
clumsiness
irritability, mood swings
trembling, shaking
sweating
fainting, unconsciousness
seizure
death

Other severe side effects include:

stroke
seizures
diabetic coma
heart attack
arrhythmia
chest pain
kidney damage
vision damage
blood clots
death

A Manufacturing Defect

The defect in some Quick-set infusion pumps is that the set does not allow the MiniMed infusion pump to release air pressure, causing the delivery of too much or too little insulin. Diabetics, the target users of the MiniMed pump and Quick-set infusion set, are especially vulnerable to changes in insulin levels, and the potential MiniMed insulin pump side effects can be lethal for diabetics.

What You Can Do If You Have Been Harmed

If MiniMed insulin pump/Quick-set infusion set side effects have harmed you or your family member, you can set up a free initial consultation with a product liability law firm in your area to discuss your circumstances. Your damages (such as medical bills, wage losses, and out-of-pocket expenses) may be eligible for financial compensation from the maker of these products and/or other defendants.

Product liability lawyers represent individuals and families who have been injured by defective or dangerous products, including drugs and medical devices such as the Quick-set infusion set and MiniMed insulin pumps. The manufacturers of products marketed to the general public have a legal duty to make sure that the products are safe, and when this legal duty is not met, the manufacturer may be held liable (responsible) for covering the damages wrought by the products.

Talk to a product liability attorney in your area about MiniMed insulin pump side effects. Learn 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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