Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 28533 |
| Brand Name: | MINIMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT |
| Model: | Model MMT-503 |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Medtronic MiniMed |
| Issue: | In May 2018, an external cybersecurity researcher identified a potential risk related to the MiniMed™ Paradigm™ family of insulin pumps and corresponding remote controller. The researcher's report stated that an unauthorized individual in close proximity of an insulin pump user could potentially copy the wireless RF signals from the user's remote controller (for example, while the user is in the process of delivering a remote bolus) and play those back later to deliver an additional bolus of insulin to the pump user. This could lead to potential healthrisks such as hypoglycaemia if additional insulin is delivered beyond the user's insulin requirements, or hyperglycaemia if insulin delivery is suspended through a similar play back. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 1/11/2021 |
