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Message: <blockquote data-quote="IanRA" data-source="post: 2496685" data-attributes="member: 331164"><p>I have had several, and quite serious highs as a result of the Minimed MIO infusion set failing to properly insert the canula under the skin.  You cannot detect this issue visually because the canula though bent and lying on top of the skin, instead of beneath it, is obscured by the adhesive disk that keeps the cannula in place.  I am aware that if you do not properly align the plastic spring when loading, so that each side is evenly retained,  this can cause the issue.  But because I am hyper aware of that issue, the only thing I can think of is,  as an older diabetic,  the needle is not entering at 90 degrees, but is being deflected, maybe by a tougher skin, and thus the problem occurs.   I have a very profound view that the Minimed Mio is NOT a safe device and should be withdrawn.  In speaking to my diabetic community and endocrinologist,  I have found this issue is not uncommon and has been reported several times to Medtronics by both DNE's and Endocrinologists.  As a T1,  ketoacidosis, which set failure causes, is not good.  I am changing to the Silhouette,  it is hand entered, so any failure to insert properly is immediately evident.  I am likely to retire my current 640G in the next six months,  any advice about other pumps and sets appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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