RECALL ALERT: The FDA has issued a warning about potential cybersecurity risks for some insulin pumps. For example, a hacker could possibly change settings to either over-deliver insulin to a patient or to stop insulin delivery altogether.
The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Thursday about possible risk of hacking for some diabetes patients' insulin pumps. Certain insulin pumps from Medtronic MiniMed have been recalled due to potential cybersecurity risks and it's recommended for people who use those insulin pumps to switch to different models, according to the FDA.
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Glucose monitor and app lets diabetics share diet data 02:33In its warning, the FDA noted that these devices pose the risk of someone nearby connecting wirelessly and then potentially hacking into the devices.Insulin pumps are small computerized devices that can deliver insulin therapy to diabetes patients in continuous doses or as a surge around mealtime to help them control blood glucose levels.
Diabetes patients suffer as drug prices soar 02:15"The FDA urges manufacturers everywhere to remain vigilant about their medical products -- to monitor and assess cybersecurity vulnerability risk, and to be proactive about disclosing vulnerabilities and mitigations to address them," Dr.
A patient letter on Medtronic's website details how to identify an insulin pump's software.Medtronic is providing alternative insulin pumps to patients with enhanced built-in cybersecurity capabilities, according to the FDA. Patients who have questions about replacing their pump can call Medtronic at 1-866-222-2584 or visit Medtronic's website.
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