| Model Number |
102620-81A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Abscess (1690); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
07/22/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device's manufacturing records revealed that the sensor lot met all requirements including sterilization requirements for release.The potential for development of infection at the sensor insertion site is a known and anticipated potential adverse effect.The sensor was inserted by making a small incision and placing it under skin, and the potential for developing skin irritation/inflammation/infection at the insertion site is a known anticipated adverse event.The user reported infection at insertion site and went to a dermatologist.User was prescribed with antibiotics for the infection.Hcp confirmed the infection type as mrsa (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus).The user was taking the antibiotic, tetracycline, but the hcp will be changing to another antibiotic to treat the specific infection.
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Event or Problem Description
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On july 24, 2024, senseonics was made aware of an incident where the user reported an infection at the insertion site associated with pain and pus coming from the site.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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