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

Model Number 102620-81A

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 09/07/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Development of infection at the sensor insertion site is a known and anticipated potential adverse effect.The sensor was inserted by making a small incision and placing it under skin, and the potential for developing skin irritation/inflammation/infection at the insertion site is a known anticipated adverse event.The hcp confirmed the infection and removed the sensor on (b)(6) 2023.The patient was treated with doxycycline.A review of the device's manufacturing records revealed that the sensor lot met all requirements including sterilization requirements for release.No further investigation is required.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023, senseonics was made aware of an adverse event where the user had an infection at the insertion site.According to the hcp, the skin was swollen and there was pus which was thick and yellow.

• Brand Name: EVERSENSE SENSOR
• Type of Device: EVERSENSE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): SENSEONICS INC.; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown MD 20875 7005
• Manufacturer (Section G): SENSEONICS INC.; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown MD 20875 7005
• Manufacturer Contact: vallikannu somasundaram ; 20451 seneca meadows parkway; germantown, MD 20875-7005
• MDR Report Key: 17891059
• MDR Text Key: 325231703
• Report Number: 3009862700-2023-00191
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QHJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817491022967
• UDI-Public: 817491022967
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P160048
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/04/2023
• Device Model Number: 102620-81A
• Device Catalogue Number: FG-7201-00-301
• Device Lot Number: WP09023
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/06/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Male