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Device Safety/June 13, 2026/3 min read

Type 1 diabetes device safety watch: latest FDA recall signals families should review

A focused safety brief from the current FDA device recall lane, prioritizing CGM, pump, insulin-delivery, glucose-monitoring, and related diabetes-device records.

device safetyFDA recallsCGMinsulin pumpType 1 diabetes

Why this lane comes first

For a Type 1 diabetes family, device and supply failures can become urgent faster than ordinary research news. A recall record may point to a software issue, model-specific device problem, replacement path, or safety instruction that deserves immediate review.

The right workflow is product-specific: compare the exact device, app, model, lot, and instructions in the official source before assuming a recall applies.

Current safety records in the feed

  • Dexcom, Inc.: Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM iOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW12300 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Produc... — A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for processing estimated glucose values (EGVs) and trend arrows. When the app is running in the background, EGV noti...Source
  • Dexcom, Inc.: Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW13355 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Pr... — A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for processing estimated glucose values (EGVs) and trend arrows. When the app is running in the background, EGV noti...Source
  • Dexcom, Inc.: Brand Name: Dexcom ONE+ Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom ONE+ iOS CGM App Model/Catalog Number: SW14244 Software Version: versions 1.5.0 and 1.6.0 Product... — A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for processing estimated glucose values (EGVs) and trend arrows. When the app is running in the background, EGV noti...Source
  • North American Rescue LLC.: AIDBAGs are first aid kits of convenience composed of individually labeled devices designed as specialty first aid kits designed for the appropriate level provider to evaluate and... — Kits contain the McKesson TRUE Metrix PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System that has been recalled for an issue with the software design of the E-5 Error Code where the meter displays an E-5 error code for a...Source
  • FDA device recall: Omnipod 5 Pods. Model/Catalog number: PT-001662 ASM 5PK Pod STRL OPS G6G7 — Due to a manufacturing defect, certain Omnipod 5 Pods from 49 lots have an internal soft cannula tear that results in insulin leaking into the Pod instead of being delivered to the user regardless of basal or bolus deli...Source
  • Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.: MiniMed 670G Insulin Pump (MMT-1760, MMT-1761, MMT-1762, MMT-1780, MMT-1781, MMT-1782) — All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the inf...Source
  • Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.: MiniMed 630G Insulin Pump (MMT-1714, MMT-1715, MMT-1754, MMT-1755) — All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the inf...Source
  • Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.: MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump (MMT-1884, MMT-1885, MMT-1886, MMT-1894, MMT-1895, MMT-1896) — All Medtronic MiniMed infusion pumps (Paradigm series, 600 series, and BLE 700 series) were found to be affected by unintended over- and under-delivery of insulin when the pump is elevated or lowered relative to the inf...Source

Family checklist

  • Check whether the product name, model, app version, lot number, or serial number matches anything in your home.
  • Use the manufacturer or FDA instructions in the linked record; do not rely on reposted summaries.
  • Bring uncertain device questions to the diabetes care team, especially when insulin delivery or glucose readings may be affected.

This article is an evidence-labeled information brief, not medical advice. Use the linked source records and your care team before making treatment decisions.