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

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/24/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Patient contacted dexcom on (b)(6) 2016, to report a broken sensor wire that occurred on (b)(6) 2016.The sensor insertion was at the abdomen on the (b)(6) 2016.It was reported that during an ultra sound, the patient's sensor pod was "bumped" causing the pod to fall off and the sensor wire to break.There was no report any injury or medical intervention.No additional even or patient information is available.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE 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: 5514470
• MDR Text Key: 40841976
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-06433
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000019
• UDI-Public: (01)00386270000019(241)9500-27(10)NI(17)NI
• 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: 02/24/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Age: 58 YR
• Patient Weight: 91