Medtronic ’ s insulin pumps highlighted in medtech injury report

A new report published this week by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and media organizations around the world took aim at medical device companies and the regulations that govern the $400 billion industry. And in a related report about Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), the authors zero in on the company’s diabetes unit and its insulin pumps. Over the last decade, Medtronic’s insulin pumps and its parts were linked to 20 recalls and 100 lawsuits, according to the report. The ICIJ analysis found that the company’s insulin pumps have accounted for 150,000 injuries and 2,600 deaths. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News. The post Medtronic’s insulin pumps highlighted in medtech injury report appeared first on MassDevice.
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