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Mmt-515 Paradigm Insulin Pump: medical device reports filed with FDA

436 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations. Product code LZG.

436
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 48 a year
6
reports, 12 months to August 2026
6 in the 12 months before
90.4%
classified as malfunction
81.6% across the product code
0.2%
classified as death, as reported
1 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 436 reports that name the brand "Mmt-515 Paradigm Insulin Pump" (pump infusion insulin), received between May 2017 and April 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

6 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the 6 of the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (90.4%), injury (9.4%) and death (0.2%); across all pump, infusion, insulin reports (product code LZG) death is recorded in 0.3% and malfunction in 81.6%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are device displays incorrect message (18.1%), device difficult to program or calibrate (12.2%) and failure to cycle (10.6%). The patient problems coded most often are hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia and elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

035Sep 2021: 2Oct 2021: 2Nov 2021: 1Dec 2021: 22022Jan 2022: 1Feb 2022: 2Mar 2022: 4Apr 2022: 1May 2022: 0Jun 2022: 1Jul 2022: 1Aug 2022: 0Sep 2022: 0Oct 2022: 0Nov 2022: 1Dec 2022: 22023Jan 2023: 3Feb 2023: 0Mar 2023: 0Apr 2023: 1May 2023: 2Jun 2023: 3Jul 2023: 1Aug 2023: 0Sep 2023: 1Oct 2023: 1Nov 2023: 0Dec 2023: 02024Jan 2024: 2Feb 2024: 0Mar 2024: 2Apr 2024: 0May 2024: 5Jun 2024: 1Jul 2024: 1Aug 2024: 1Sep 2024: 1Oct 2024: 1Nov 2024: 0Dec 2024: 02025Jan 2025: 1Feb 2025: 0Mar 2025: 1Apr 2025: 0May 2025: 0Jun 2025: 0Jul 2025: 1Aug 2025: 1Sep 2025: 2Oct 2025: 0Nov 2025: 0Dec 2025: 02026Jan 2026: 2Feb 2026: 0Mar 2026: 0Apr 2026: 2May 2026: 0Jun 2026: 0Jul 2026: 0Aug 2026: 0

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

0751502017: 9220172018: 15020182019: 7120192020: 5120202021: 2320212022: 1320222023: 1220232024: 1420242025: 620252026: 42026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0.2%1
Injury9.4%41
Malfunction90.4%394
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%436
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 539,975 reports carrying product code LZG. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Device displays incorrect message7918.1%6.8%
Device difficult to program or calibrate5312.2%0.7%
Failure to cycle4610.6%0.4%
Mechanical problema mechanical problem419.4%3.5%
Patient device interaction problem398.9%0.1%
Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly266%4.7%
Breakthe device broke255.7%2.9%
Premature discharge of battery235.3%0.4%
No display/image225%3.1%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off204.6%0.2%
Device inoperablethe device could not be used153.4%2.6%
Power problem133%0.4%
Connection problema connection problem71.6%0.2%
Obstruction of flow71.6%1.4%
Priming problem71.6%0.1%
Insufficient flow or under infusion61.4%0.3%
Battery problema problem with the battery51.1%2.3%
Sticking51.1%1.2%
Crackthe device cracked40.9%3.8%
Improper flow or infusion40.9%0.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar4610.6%
Hypoglycemialow blood sugar81.8%
Elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis30.7%
Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available20.5%
Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term10.2%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureMmt-515 Paradigm Insulin PumpProduct code LZGAll MAUDE reports
Reports436539,97526,136,888
Share of that pool—0.1%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports239
Classified as injury9.4%17.8%36.2%
Classified as malfunction90.4%81.6%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.8%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code LZG

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Onetouchping Glucosemgmtsystem98,94500.1%
Omnipod DASH Insulin Management System62,6465,5630.1%
Tandem T Slim Insulin Delivery System55,20700.1%
OmniPod Insulin Pump45,2721450.3%
Omnipod Insulin Management System37,5822180.1%
Animas Vibe88,70300%
Animas Insulin Infusion Pump26,29300.3%
MMT-712 PARADIGM Insulin Pump25,7814,1380%
Accu-Chek Spirit Combo21,25200.1%
t:slim Insulin Delivery System19,277300.1%
t:slim X2 Insulin Pump31,159860%
Animas Insulin Cartridge12,10500%
T Flex Insulin Delivery System11,35900.1%
Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pump16,32400.4%
Accu-Chek Spirit8,82600.3%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Mmt-515 Paradigm Insulin Pump reports

How many FDA reports name Mmt-515 Paradigm Insulin Pump?

436 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 6 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (90.4%), injury (9.4%) and death (0.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

device displays incorrect message (18.1%), device difficult to program or calibrate (12.2%), failure to cycle (10.6%), mechanical problem (9.4%) and patient device interaction problem (8.9%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Mmt-515 Paradigm Insulin Pump was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.