Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2442-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic MiniMed Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Quantity | 254 units |
| Location | Northridge, CA, United States |
Official product description
Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.
Why the product was recalled
Medtronic MiniMed is recalling the Guardian Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System because it has a language translation error that impacts the Finnish language. Specifically, the Monitor has a Finnish translation error in Predictive Alerts setting: the on-screen Finnish translation for LOW/HIGH is reversed as HIGH/LOW.
Distribution information
Distributed in Finland.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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