# FDA recall Z-0178-2020

> **Medtronic Inc.** · Class I · device recall initiated 2018-08-07.

## Product

Minimed Model 503 Remote Transmitter (MMT-503, MMT-503EU, MMT-503NA, MMT-503US) for use with the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump (MMT-523/723, MMT-523K/723K, MMT-551/751, MMT-554/754, MMT-522/722, MMT-522K/722K, MMT-515/715, MMT-512/712, MMT-511)

## Reason for recall

There is a potential security vulnerability related to the use of the remote controller accessories with the insulin pumps.

## Distribution

Distribution was nationwide to consumers and distributors.  There was no government/military distribution.      Foreign distribution was made to Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0178-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Medtronic Inc.
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-08-07
- **Report date:** 2019-11-13
- **Termination date:** 2024-03-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Northridge, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0178-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0178-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0178-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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