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According to the case information,the sensor broke during the removal procedure on (b)(6) 2024.The hcp was able to successfully remove all pieces of the broken sensor.A return material authorization (rma) was issued for the return of the device for further investigation.The sensor was returned for further investigation, and upon receipt, a visual inspection was performed, which confirms that the sensor broke into two pieces, with breakage occurring at the end cap.The potential root cause of fracture of sensor during removal is usually excessive force on the removal clamps/pliers grabbing an extremity or part of the sensor.In some cases, the patient's tissue at insertion sites may encapsulate the sensor, obstructing its removal.The doctor may then attempt excessive force on the clamps and risk fracturing the sensor.Sensor breakage during removal is a known and anticipated potential adverse effect, which is stated in the eversense e3 user guide under "risks and side effects" section.No further investigation was found necessary.B4.Date of this report 27 december 2024.D4.Additional device information updated.G3.Date received by the manufacturer? 27 december 2024.H3.Device evaluated by manufacturer? yes.H6.Type of investigation updated to 10.H6.Investigation findings updated to 3221.H6.Investigation conclusions updated to 4311.
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