MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G6 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR; SENSOR, GLUCOSE, INVASIVE

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Itching Sensation (1943); Rash (2033)

Event Date 01/28/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Every time i wear my dexcom g6 blood glucose monitor, i get extreme itching, redness, and a rash that lasts for days after removal.This has been occurring for at least 6 months.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G6 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Type of Device: SENSOR, GLUCOSE, INVASIVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.
• MDR Report Key: 11272475
• MDR Text Key: 230319223
• Report Number: MW5099161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Voluntary
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/30/2021
• 2 Devices were Involved in the Event: 1 2

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No Information
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 44 YR
• Patient Weight: 82