MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC.; CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR

Catalog Number SW10841

Device Problem Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/25/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a pairing failure occurred.Data was evaluated and the allegation was confirmed.The probable cause was determined to be a failed transmitter error.In addition, transmitter failed error was found in connection to the reported allegation.The reported event of a pairing failure is reportable based on the finding of a transmitter failed error.No injury or medical intervention was reported.

• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: ashley spoto ; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 10474930
• MDR Text Key: 206122396
• Report Number: 3004753838-2020-097176
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: SW10841
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 81 YR