Dexcom was made aware on 05/16/2017, that the patient passed away on (b)(6) 2017.On (b)(6) 2017, the patient went to the hospital due to leg swelling.A computed tomography (ct) scan was performed and metastatic cancer was found in the patient's abdomen.The patient was diagnosed with cancer the same day.The patient spent approximately three weeks in the hospital.The patient was transferred to hospice care on (b)(6) 2017.The patient passed away on (b)(6) 2017.It was reported that the patient's cause of death was metastatic cancer.It was indicated that the patient was on medications for blood pressure and gout.It was reported that the patient was only using the dexcom system for four days until he passed away.There was no alleged device malfunction.Patient's wife contacted dexcom to cancel supplies.A certificate of death was not provided.No additional event or patient information is available.
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