MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G6 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 9445-02

Device Problem Premature End-of-Life Indicator (1480)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/18/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that low transmitter battery alert occurred on for transmitter (b)(4).However, transmitter (b)(4) was returned for evaluation.The product was evaluated.An external visual inspection was performed and passed.Transmitter voltage test was performed and failed due to 0 voltage.A review of the share logs was performed and insert issue was not found within the investigation window.The allegation was not confirmed.The probable cause could not be determined.However, a failed transmitter error was found in connection to the reported allegation.The reported issue of a low transmitter battery alert is reportable based on the finding of a failed transmitter error.No injury or medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G6 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• 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: 10475104
• MDR Text Key: 205085249
• Report Number: 3004753838-2020-097221
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000385
• UDI-Public: 00386270000385
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: DEN170088
• 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: 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 Model Number: 9445-02
• Device Catalogue Number: STT-OE-002
• Device Lot Number: 5273506
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/05/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/20/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2020
• 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: 26 YR