MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM; MDS

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 12/09/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Patient's mother contacted dexcom on (b)(6) 2015, to report that a patient experienced discomfort at insertion site on (b)(6) 2015.The sensor was inserted at the buttocks on (b)(6) 2015.Patient's mother reported that the patient went to the school nurse to have her remove the sensor due to pain.School nurse removed the sensor due to pain.No additional event or patient information is available.There was no reported alleged device malfunction.It should be noted that the dexcom g5 mobile continuous glucose monitoring system users guide states: inserting the sensor and wearing the adhesive patch might cause infection, bleeding, pain or skin irritations (redness, swelling, bruising, itching, scarring, or skin discoloration).

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MDS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: kipp durbin ; 6340 sequence drive; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 5345238
• MDR Text Key: 35093457
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-00096
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000019
• UDI-Public: (01)00386270000019(241)9500-27(10)5205423(17)161101
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P120005
• 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: 12/09/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/05/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2016
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Device Lot Number: 5205423
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 11 YR