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Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect: medical device reports filed with FDA
14,836 reports name it, 2022–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Medtronic Minimed. Product code PKU.
- 14,836
- device reports naming the brand
- 0.1% of all MAUDE reports · about 3,366 a year
- 1,121
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 2,943 in the 12 months before
- 99.9%
- classified as malfunction
- 99.9% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
14,836 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect" (insulin pump secondary display); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Medtronic Minimed; received from February 2022 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
1,121 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 62% from 2,943 in 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 (99.9%) and injury (0.1%); across all insulin pump secondary display reports (product code PKU) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 99.9%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are wireless communication problem (77.2%), computer software problem (26.5%) and communication or transmission problem (3.6%). The patient problems coded most often are hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia and discomfort. 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
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
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 38,027 reports carrying product code PKU. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless communication problema wireless connection problem | 11,452 | 77.2% | 79% |
| Computer software problema software problem | 3,937 | 26.5% | 25.2% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 540 | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Application network problem | 30 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Device alarm system | 23 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Problem with software installation | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Data problem | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Unauthorized access to computer system | 4 | 0% | 0% |
| Battery problema problem with the battery | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Erratic or intermittent display | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Key or button unresponsive/not working | 1 | 0% | 0% |
| Moisture or humidity problem | 1 | 0% | 0% |
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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperglycemiahigh blood sugar | 100 | 0.7% |
| Hypoglycemialow blood sugar | 62 | 0.4% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 10 | 0.1% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 8 | 0.1% |
| Appropriate clinical signs, symptoms and conditions term/code not available | 4 | 0% |
| Bruise/contusion | 4 | 0% |
| Elevated ketones/ diabetic ketoacidosis | 3 | 0% |
| Confusion/ disorientation | 2 | 0% |
| Fatiguetiredness | 1 | 0% |
| Headachehead pain | 1 | 0% |
| Hematomaa collection of blood under the skin or in tissue | 1 | 0% |
| Hypoglycemic shock | 1 | 0% |
| Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell | 1 | 0% |
| Paresis | 1 | 0% |
| Shaking/tremors | 1 | 0% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect | Product code PKU | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 14,836 | 38,027 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 39% | 0.1% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.1% | 0.1% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 99.9% | 99.9% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 100% | 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 PKU
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphone Android App: Pump Connect | 19,842 | 2,720 | 0% |
| Carelink Connect app iOS | 1,882 | 126 | 0% |
| Carelink Connect app Android | 1,305 | 107 | 0% |
| Guardian iOS app | 690 | 57 | 0% |
| Guardian Android app | 512 | 61 | 0% |
| Carelink Personal Mmt-7333 | 3,680 | 233 | 0% |
| Model Not Specified | 773 | 0 | 5.3% |
| SFTWR MMT-8060 Inpen App IOS | 652 | 168 | 0% |
| Carelink | 15,005 | 18 | 0% |
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 Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect reports
How many FDA reports name Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect?
14,836 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 1,121 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (99.9%) and injury (0.1%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
wireless communication problem (77.2%), computer software problem (26.5%), communication or transmission problem (3.6%), application network problem (0.2%) and device alarm system (0.2%). 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 Smartphone iOS App: Pump Connect 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.