FDA Safety Communication – Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pump

Please be mindful of any devices you use especially for healthcare that can be controlled/adjusted/configured remotely. The FDA put out this communication about such a device. Please heed accordingly.

“The FDA is concerned that, due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified in the device, someone other than a patient, caregiver or health care provider could potentially connect wirelessly to a nearby MiniMed insulin pump and change the pump’s settings.”

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/certain-medtronic-minimed-insulin-pumps-have-potential-cybersecurity-risks-fda-safety-communication