Patient's mother contacted dexcom on (b)(6) 2016 to report a detached sensor wire that occurred on (b)(6) 2016.The sensor was inserted into the abdomen on (b)(6) 2016.Patient's mother reported that she was unable to locate the sensor wire upon removal of the sensor pod.Patient's mother called back and reported that on (b)(6) 2016, patient was seen by a physician's assistant and referred to a dermatologist.Patient's mother stated that on (b)(6) 2016 patient was taken to a dermatology group.Patient's mother stated that a nurse looked at patient's insertion site and stated that they could not do anything.Patient's mother then contacted the doctor's office and was referred to a surgeon.On (b)(6) 2016 patient was seen by a surgeon.Patient's mother reported that the patient was examined, and the doctor recommended to call dexcom to see if the area where the wire was can still be used as an insertion site.Patient's mother was advised by dexcom that patient can use the approved sites or contact patient's endocrinologist for alternate sites, and avoid the area in question if possible.Patient's mother stated that she will contact the surgeon about removing the wire.At the time of contact, patient was healthy.No additional patient or event information was provided.
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