MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SENSEONICS INC. EVERSENSE SENSOR; EVERSENSE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR SYSTEM

Model Number 101967-950

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Skin Infection (4544)

Event Date 01/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted retrospectively as part of internal review.A review of the device's manufacturing records revealed that the sensor lot met all requirements including sterilization requirements for release.The sensor is inserted by making a small incision and placing it under skin and potential for developing skin irritation/swelling/pain/ inflammation/infection around the insertion site is a known anticipated adverse event.To alleviate the symptoms reported by the patient, the doctor decided to remove the sensor from the arm.No medication was prescribed.The patient is doing fine and will be re-inserted with a new sensor to continue using eversense system.No further investigation was found necessary this complaint.

Event Description

Senseonics was made aware of an incident where patient reported infection at the insertion site.The site was filled with pus.It was noticed by the patient for the first time on (b)(6) 2023.The patient consulted hcp who decided to remove the sensor and the pus to alleviate infection.The sensor was removed on (b)(6) 2023.Per case information received from the distributor, the patient will be re-inserted with another sensor on (b)(6) 2023.

• Brand Name: EVERSENSE SENSOR
• Type of Device: EVERSENSE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): SENSEONICS INC.; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown MD 20876 7005
• Manufacturer (Section G): SENSEONICS INC.; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown MD 20876 7005
• Manufacturer Contact: vallikannu somasundaram ; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown, MD 20876-7005
• MDR Report Key: 18117218
• MDR Text Key: 327879803
• Report Number: 3009862700-2023-00248
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QHJ
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P160048
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 101967-950
• Device Catalogue Number: FG-4500-50-302
• Device Lot Number: WP08962
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other