| Model Number |
9500-27 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
07/27/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Dexcom was made aware on 07/29/2016, to report a detached sensor wire that occurred on (b)(6) 2016.The sensor insertion was at the abdomen on the (b)(6) 2016.There was no report any injury or medical intervention.No additional event or patient information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).On rare occasions, the sensor wire may break or detach from the sensor pod.If a sensor wire breaks under the skin with no portion of it visible, don't remove it.Contact your healthcare professional if you have redness, swelling, or pain at the insertion site.
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Event or Problem Description
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Dexcom was made aware on 07/29/2016, to report a detached sensor wire that occurred on (b)(6) 2016.The sensor insertion was at the abdomen on the (b)(6) 2016.Patient stated that the sensor wire was under his skin.The patient went to a minor emergency clinic on (b)(6) 2016.An anteroposteriorly x-ray was performed of the abdomen and nothing unusual was found.No additional event or patient information is available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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