Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4)2017 that on (b)(6)2017, upon removal of the sensor pod from the patient body, the sensor wire had detached.Additionally, the patient stated that the sensor wire issue included bleeding at the insertion site.The sensor was inserted at the abdomen on the (b)(6)2017.No medical intervention was reported.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 detached 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.
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