Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Remote Programmer (2018-08-13)

Starting date:

August 13, 2018

Posting date:

September 7, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type III

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-67684

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Remote Programmer

Reason

An external security researcher has identified a potential vulnerability related to the MiniMed Paradigm Family of insulin pumps and corresponding remote controller. The researcher's report states that an unauthorized individual in close proximity of an insulin pump user could potentially copy the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) signals from the user's remote controller (while they are in the process of delivering a remote bolus) and play those back later to deliver an involuntary bolus of insulin to the user. This could lead to potential health risks such as hypoglycemia if additional insulin is delivered beyond the user's insulin requirements.

Affected products