MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM; MDS

Model Number 9500-35

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/15/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Distributor contacted dexcom on behalf of foreign patient on (b)(6) 2016, to report a broken sensor wire that occurred on (b)(6) 2015.The sensor insertion was at the abdomen on the (b)(6) 2015.There was no report any injury or medical intervention.No additional even or patient information is available.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: MDS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego CA 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: 5479835
• MDR Text Key: 39651929
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-20720
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• 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: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/04/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2016
• Device Model Number: 9500-35
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-005
• Device Lot Number: 5198752
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2015
• 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