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Medtronic recalls disposable diabetes infusion sets over risk of causing hypoglycemia

Medical device manufacturer Medtronic Plc is recalling disposable diabetes infusion sets as a possible defect may trigger excessive doses of insulin to the diabetic user, putting them at risk of hypoglycemia.

The recall reportedly affects insulin infusion sets distributed all over the world.

The device, connected to an insulin pump, features thin plastic tubing with a needle or cannula at the end to carry insulin into the body when needed. However, apparently, “one in every two million” sets may contain a “complication”.
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