Medtronic Inc. recalled 160,000 of its portable insulin delivery devices in May, 2004, due to a series of malfunctions that sent a number of diabetic people to the hospital. The Medtronic Quick-set Plus infusion set was first introduced into the market in 2003, and provides a stable and continuous dose of insulin into the bloodstream, eliminating the need for constant injections.
Unfortunately, some of the adhesive along the tubing of the device has caused the needle that connects to the patient to fall out, which in turn causes the insulin to stop flowing. This situation is particularly dangerous because without a regular flow of insulin, people with diabetes can develop life-threatening conditions and even suffer a diabetic coma and even death.
Medtronic estimates that are between 160,000 and 200,000 units that need replacement tubing. Although there have been no deaths associated with this situation, the Food and Drug Administration classified Medtronic’s actions as a Class I recall, the highest recall a company can undertake. A Class I recall means that there is “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
If you or someone you love uses the Medtronic Quick-set Plus infusion set manufactured by subsidiary corporation Minimed, you need to contact an attorney immediately. You could be entitled to take legal action to claim financial compensation for your pain and suffering, but if you hesitate you risk losing your ability due to statute of limitation time restrictions. Make sure you get the justice you deserve, and consult a defective medical device attorney today.
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