MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number MT22719-BLU

Device Problem No Display/Image (1183)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/14/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The g5 system is associated with product code pqf.

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(6) 2017 that on (b)(6) 2017 the receiver displays only the back light.No additional event or patient information is available.The complaint device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and no defect was found.The receiver log was reviewed and screen error alarms and a firmware error was observed.The problem was confirmed.The root cause could not be determined post-investigation.Based on the investigation results this issue has been upgraded from non-reportable to reportable.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: kipp durbin ; 6340 sequence drive; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 6401901
• MDR Text Key: 69842293
• Report Number: 3004753838-2017-17597
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30386270000270
• UDI-Public: (01)30386270000270(241)STK-GF-BLU(10)5215021
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P120005
• 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: 01/14/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MT22719-BLU
• Device Catalogue Number: STK-GF-BLU
• Device Lot Number: 5215021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/09/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/14/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 33 MO