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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

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DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Back to Search Results
Model Number 9500-27
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Erythema (1840); Itching Sensation (1943); Reaction (2414)
Date of Event 07/07/2016
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The user's guide states: inserting the sensor and wearing the adhesive patch might cause infection, bleeding, pain or skin irritations (redness, swelling, bruising, itching, scarring or skin discoloration).
 
Event or Problem Description
Dexcom was made aware on 01/16/2017 that on (b)(6) 2016, that the patient experienced a skin reaction under the sensor patch.The sensor was inserted at the abdomen on (b)(6) 2016.The reaction was described as itchy, red rash, and blistery.Affected area was treated with over-the-counter (otc) benadryl cream and other otc ointments, possibly neosporin; patient's mother cannot recall the names.The otc ointments were recommended by patient's endocrinologist on (b)(6) 2016.At time of contact, patient has skin reaction.No additional patient or event information was provided.No product or data was provided for investigation.The reported event could not be confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Common Device Name
CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
Manufacturer (Section D)
DEXCOM, INC.
6340 sequence drive
san diego CA 92121
MDR Report Key6306121
Report Number3004753838-2017-10955
Device Sequence Number759263
Product Code MDS
UDI-Device Identifier10386270000016
UDI-Public(01)10386270000016(241)9500-27(10)5210756(17)170310
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateIL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P120005
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source company representative,consum
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/16/2017
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Expiration Date03/10/2017
Device Model Number9500-27
Device Catalogue NumberSTS-RX-041
Device Lot Number5210756
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)FDA Requested
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 01/16/2017
Supplement Date Received by ManufacturerNot provided
Initial Report FDA Received Date02/06/2017
Supplement Report FDA Received Date05/03/2017
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient Age11 YR
Patient Weight45
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