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Insulin Pump Recall: Medtronic Notifies Users of MiniMed 600 and 700 Series Pumps of Risk of Shorter than Expected Battery Life
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Nov 8, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid issued an urgent notice about a Class I FDA recall of Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps due to battery life issues that could cause unexpected shutdowns. While this is primarily a safety alert, billing teams should be aware that patients may need pump replacements, which could affect durable medical equipment claims.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should be aware that patients with Medtronic MiniMed 600 and 700 series insulin pumps may need replacement devices due to FDA recall. Monitor for potential increase in insulin pump replacement claims and ensure proper documentation if patients report battery issues requiring new pumps.