Medtronic Recalls Insulin Pump Infusion Sets

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Craig Cherry

Medtronic, Inc. has recalled Paradigm "Quick-set" infusion sets that patients use with Medtronic's Minimed insulin pumps.  Both Medtronic and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration have notified health care professionals that the recalled Quick-set infusion sets at issue may not allow the insulin pumps to vent air properly, which could then lead to the device either delivering too much or too little insulin and may lead to serious injury or death.

The affected infusion sets contain reference numbers MMT-396, MMT-397, MMT-398, and MMT-399 with lot numbers starting with the number "8".  Medtronic has advised that patients should immediately discontinue using any "Lot 8" Quick-set infusion sets.  Medtronic has agreed to replace any of the recalled infusion sets at no additional charge.

Patients with questions about how to return the recalled infusion sets and arrange for replacement sets should contact Medtronic at 1-800-345-8139.

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Bridgestone Extends Firestone Tire Recall

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Craig Cherry

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) has extended its 2008 tire recall to include an additional 127,000 tires that were manufactured in its Costa Rica plant in 2007 and 2008.  The model being recalled is the Firestone brand FR380 P235/75 R15.

According to BATO, these particular tires were manufactured without sufficient tread base gauge which could then lead to vibration and groove cracking.  Further extended use of these tires could then lead to tread distortion and tread separation and possible loss of control of the vehicle. 

Anyone one using these tires should have them replaced immediately.  BATO has said the tires will be replaced free of charge.  Anyone who has questions about this recall or has questions about where they can get their tires replaced can call 1-800-465-1904.

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