FDA recall Z-1609-2021

Product

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C3 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK OUS3/ GTIN: 20643169704118 GS3 5PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 20763000243368 GS3 5PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 20763000318882 Product Usage: intended for use with Medtronic Diabetes (Medtronic) glucose sensing systems to continuously monitor glucose levels in persons with diabetes. *Product not distributed within US.

Reason for recall

Use of the continuous glucose monitoring system while actively taking hydroxyurea, an anti-neoplastic drug could result in inaccurate elevated sensor glucose readings.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2021-02-26

Report date

2021-05-26

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Northridge, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1609-2021