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

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	01/23/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The g5 system is associated with product code pqf.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 (b)(6) 2017 that on (b)(6) 2017, that the patient experienced a skin reaction under the sensor patch.The sensor was inserted at the upper buttocks on (b)(6) 2017.The reaction was described as an itchy red bump.Affected area was treated with triamcinolone cream prescribed on (b)(6) 2017.At time of contact, patient still has 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.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence drive; san diego CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 6339634
• Report Number: 3004753838-2017-10976
• Device Sequence Number: 19036894
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10386270000016
• UDI-Public: (01)10386270000016(241)9500-27(10)NI(17)NI
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P120005
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/26/2017

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 Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/26/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 6 YR