FDA recall record

Medtronic CareLink Personal Software Therapy Management Software Tool for Diabetes CareLink recall — FDA Z-0843-2021

Incomplete basal rate information may be transmitted leading to a potential for inappropriate change in therapy. During data upload, radio frequency (RF)…

Class IIclassification
Z-0843-2021official record ID
Jan 20, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0843-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmMedtronic Inc.
Report dateJan 20, 2021
Recall initiation dateNov 12, 2020
Quantity46,461 affected systems
LocationNorthridge, CA, United States

Official product description

CareLink Personal Software Therapy Management Software Tool for Diabetes CareLink System Therapy Management Software Tool for Diabetes Software Uploader versions: 3.1.5.000 3.1.2.000

Why the product was recalled

Incomplete basal rate information may be transmitted leading to a potential for inappropriate change in therapy. During data upload, radio frequency (RF) interference can occur at any point from surrounding devices or equipment that may affect the data transfer between the insulin pump and the CareLink Personal or CareLink System Software.

Distribution information

U.S. Nationwide O.U.S. Worldwide Refer to Associated Documents and uploaded Consignee Lists/Spreadsheets. -Australia New Zealand -Canada -EMEA -Greater China -India -Japan -Latin America -South Korea -Southeast Asia -US

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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