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

Model Number MT22719-BLU

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/25/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The g5 system is associated with product code pqf.

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(6) 2017 that on (b)(6) 2017, the receiver was overheating.No additional event or patient information is available.No product was provided for evaluation.The reported event of receiver was overheating could not be confirmed.A root cause cannot be determined.It was reported that the device was exposure to moisture or humidity.Labeling indicates; keep the receiver dry.Do not spill fluids on it or drop it into fluids.Keep the micro usb port cover closed to help prevent fluid from getting inside the receiver.

• 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: 6581055
• MDR Text Key: 75603191
• Report Number: 3004753838-2017-26403
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20386270000273
• UDI-Public: (01)20386270000273(241)STR-GF-BLU(10)5220969
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MT22719-BLU
• Device Catalogue Number: STR-GF-BLU
• Device Lot Number: 5220969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 5 YR
• Patient Weight: 25