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

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 10/19/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(6) 2016, that on (b)(6) 2016, the patient experienced a detached sensor wire. The sensor was inserted into the leg on (b)(6) 2016. The patient reported that upon removal of the sensor pod, the sensor wire remained in their leg. On (b)(6) 2016, the patient had an x-ray performed that showed a staple sized fragment stuck in their leg. Patient stated that they were in the process of locating a plastic surgeon to have the sensor wire removed. Additional event or patient information is not available. No product or data was returned for investigation. The reported event of detached sensor wire was not confirmed. A root cause could not be confirmed. 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: 6100558
• MDR Text Key: 59834651
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-54227
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• 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

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/19/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/14/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• 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

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2016
• 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 Treatment Data

Date Received: 11/14/2016 Patient Sequence Number: 1