Dexcom was made aware on (b)(6) 2016, that on (b)(6) 2016, the patient experienced an adverse event.The sensor was inserted on (b)(6) 2016.Patient reported that because she had a sensor fail, she was not able to see her glucose values and in turn she ended up being hospitalized.Patient stated that she was going high and her bolus insulin was not helping.The patient went to the emergency room (er) and was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) and high blood sugar.The hospital stay regulated the patient's blood sugar and she was administered magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.Patient was in the intensive care unit (icu) for three days.At the time of contact, the patient was in good condition.No additional event or patient information was provided.No product or data was provided for investigation.The reported event could not be confirmed.A root cause could not be determined.
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