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

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Itching Sensation (1943); Swelling (2091); Reaction (2414)

Event Date 01/12/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The dexcom g5 mobile continuous glucose monitoring system user's guide states: inserting the sensor and wearing the adhesive patch might cause infection, bleeding, pain or skin irritations (e.G., redness, swelling, bruising, itching, scarring or skin discoloration).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on 10/12/2016, that on (b)(6) 2016, the patient experienced a skin reaction.The sensor was inserted into the upper buttocks on (b)(6) 2016.The reaction was described as itchy, red welts and swelling underneath the sensor adhesive.On (b)(6) 2016, the patient went to a regular dermatology appointment and while there, consulted with the dermatologist about the skin reaction.The dermatologist stated that the reaction looked like a contact irritation and the doctor did not have any recommendations or give a prescription.Patient was advised that they could use the prescription they already had, which was topicort.The affected was treated with the prescription topicort.At the time of contact, the patient was well.Additional event or patient information is not available.No product or data was provided for evaluation.The reported event of skin reaction was not confirmed.A root cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: do not insert the sensor component of the dexcom g5 mobile system in a site other than the belly/abdomen (ages 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2 to 17 years).The placement and insertion of the sensor component of the dexcom g5 mobile system is not approved for other sites.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• 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: 6088073
• MDR Text Key: 59450827
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-80814
• 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: 10/13/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/08/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Device Lot Number: ASKU
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2016
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 43 YR