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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G7 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

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DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G7 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Back to Search Results
Catalog Number STP-GT-002
Medical Device Problem Code Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Headache (1880); Nausea (1970); Vomiting (2144); Diabetic Ketoacidosis (2364); Loss of consciousness (2418); Polydipsia (2604)
Date of Event 08/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event Death
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an inaccuracy between the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) and the blood glucose (bg) meter occurred.During the event the patient was using a dexcom g7 sensor in combination with a tandem t-slim pump in closed loop mode.The reporter (healthcare provider) stated that the day before the event, the patient was been experiencing signs of ketoacidosis.The patient did not seek medical help on that day.No cgm reading was reported from that day but it was stated that the patient did not take any fingerstick readings at that time and relied solely on the cgm reading.On the day of the event, the cgm reading was reading 2.0 mmol/l and the patient was unable to raise the level on her own.It was unknown by whom they were called, but an ambulance arrived to the patient´s location, and the patient was administered glucose (route unknown), which brought the ¿level¿ to 5.0 mmol/l.There is no information reported that a fingerstick was taken at that time, and the physician who reported the event stated that ¿the ambulance personal should have checked the capillary blood glucose in the ambulance¿.The patient was brought to the emergency department.It was stated that ¿before blood glucose could be checked, the patient was found unresponsive¿, and ¿had been alone for approximately 20 minutes¿.When the blood glucose level was tested, the patient had a blood glucose reading of 80.0 mmol/l and was in severe acidosis.Resuscitation was attempted for 45 minutes but was unsuccessful.According to the information received, the patient passed away 7 days after the day of the event.No data was provided for evaluation.The allegation and the probable cause could not be determined.There were no reported glucose values available to search within the parkes error grid calculator.Dexcom has reached out to tandem to request tandem's data investigation and cgm data.A follow up report will be submitted upon completion of the data investigation if received.No additional patient or event information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Diabetes mellitus is a known cause of diabetic ketoacidosis.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).B5: describe event or problem - additional.H2: additional information.H6: type of investigation - additional.H6: investigation findings.
 
Event or Problem Description
Subsequent to the initial mdr, no data was provided for investigation as dexcom is unable to retrieve the relevant patient data for review.The allegation and probable cause could not be determined.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).B5 describe event or problem - correction to the following statement in the initial mdr, "the reporter (healthcare provider) stated that the day before the event, the patient has been experiencing signs of ketoacidosis." h2: additional information.H6: health effect - impact code - additional.H6: health effect - clinical code - additional.
 
Event or Problem Description
The reporter (healthcare provider) stated that the day before the event, the patient was been experiencing signs of ketoacidosis, severe thirst, nausea, vomiting, and a headache.
 
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Brand Name
DEXCOM G7 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Common Device Name
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 Key23085390
Report Number3004753838-2025-263103
Device Sequence Number9248763
Product Code QBJ
UDI-Device Identifier00386270004055
UDI-Public(01)00386270004055
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySE
PMA/510(K) Number
K213919
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/23/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Catalogue NumberSTP-GT-002
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/10/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/17/2025
Not provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/18/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/02/2025
12/23/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
INSULIN PUMP.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Death; Other;
Patient SexFemale
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