Dexcom was made aware on (b)(6) 2017 that on (b)(6) 2017 the sensor wire was missing.The attempted sensor insertion was at the arm.Reportedly, the patient removed the transmitter prior to removing the sensor pod.No additional event or patient information is available.No product or data were provided for evaluation.The reported missing sensor wire could not be confirmed.A root cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: do not remove the transmitter before removing the sensor pod from your body.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.If placed in other areas, the dexcom g5 mobile system may not function properly.
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