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 Problems Abscess (1690); Skin Infection (4544)

Event Date 10/23/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The patient visited hcp who decided to remove the sensor to alleviate infection.The sensor removal happened on (b)(6) 2023.The hcp would insert a new sensor in the other arm to continue using eversense continuous glucose monitoring (cgm) system.No further information was provided.This incident does not require any further investigation.

Event Description

Senseonics was made aware of an incident where patient reported infection at the insertion site.The patient could not exactly tell when the symptoms began, but said it was probably around (b)(6) 2023.The sensor was inserted on (b)(6) 2023.The patient visited hcp who decided to remove the sensor and insert a new sensor in the other arm.The sensor removal happened on (b)(6) 2023.While opening the insertion site, huge amount of pus came out.

• 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: 18352770
• MDR Text Key: 330811397
• Report Number: 3009862700-2023-00829
• 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: 12/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/24/2023
• Device Model Number: 101967-950
• Device Catalogue Number: FG-4500-50-302
• Device Lot Number: WP09146
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2022
• 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