Popular Insulin Pumps Recalled Due to Incorrect, Dangerous Dosing

 Posted on February 17, 2020 in Product Liability

Insulin pumps are important devices that can make a world of a difference to suffers of diabetes. An insulin pump delivers insulin to the body at regular intervals based on the user’s needs. Many people find insulin pumps to be much easier to use and less painful than traditional insulin shots. Insulin pumps are often considered superior to other insulin delivery methods because the devices more effectively manage blood sugar levels and prevent blood sugar lows. Unfortunately, some insulin pumps do the exact opposite of what they are intended to do. A company called Medtronic recently issued a recall of two types of its insulin pumps after major problems with the medical devices were discovered.

Malfunctioning Insulin Pumps Have Already Been Linked to Death

Over 300,000 Medtronic insulin pumps have been recalled after the FDA received thousands of reports of the devices malfunctioning.  Two models of the MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps have been recalled because many of the devices contain a broken or missing retainer ring. The retainer ring is meant to tightly secure the insulin cartridge to the pump. When this component is defective, the user can receive an inaccurate dose of insulin. This can result in dangerous hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Sadly, at least one death and over 2,000 injuries have already been associated with the defective insulin pumps.

Liability for Defective Medical Devices

Designers and manufacturers of medical devices have an incredibly serious responsibility to ensure the safety and efficacy of their products. People who use medical devices like insulin pumps trust that these devices will work the way they are intended to work. In many cases, medical device users trust these companies with their lives. When a medical device company fails to uphold its duty to ensure products are safe, the company may be legally responsible for any injuries or death that are caused by a faulty device. If you have been injured or your loved one was killed after a medical device malfunctioned, you may have a valid product liability claim. You may be eligible for compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, missed work, and more.

Contact a Winnebago Product Liability Lawyer

A product liability claim can help hold a negligent medical device company responsible for the harm caused by a defective product while also securing financial compensation for the injured party. To learn more about you may be able to receive compensation through a product liability claim, contact an experienced Rockford defective products attorney at Mannarino & Brasfield, A Division of Schwartz Injury Law. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation by calling us at 815-215-7561.

Sources:

https://www.newsweek.com/medtronic-minimed-insulin-pump-recall-1487147

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/insulin-pump#a