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

Model Number MT22719

Device Problem Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/07/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2016, that on (b)(6) 2016, the receiver displayed an error 121 "call tech support. " no additional patient or event information is available. The receiver was returned for evaluation. External visual inspection found no observations related to the customer complaint. The receiver data log was downloaded and reviewed and firmware errors were observed. The reported event of the receiver displaying error code failures was confirmed. A root cause could not be determined.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM INC.; 6340 sequence dr; 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: 6216575
• MDR Text Key: 63689761
• Report Number: 3004753838-2016-63660
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000231
• UDI-Public: (01)00386270000231(241)MT22719(10)5213244(17)NA
• 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: 12/07/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: MT22719
• Device Catalogue Number: STK-GF-001
• Device Lot Number: 5213244
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/20/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial