MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Invalid Sensing (2293)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/24/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2017, that on (b)(6) 2017, there was an inaccuracy between the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) and the blood glucose (bg) meter.The sensor was inserted at the abdomen on (b)(6) 2017.Reportedly, the patient used an expired sensor.No additional event or patient information is available.No data was provided for evaluation.The reported inaccuracy could not be confirmed.A root cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: do not insert sensors past the expiration date.The expiration date format is yyyy-mm-dd.Insert sensors on or before the end of the calendar day printed on the sensor package label.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM 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: 6832959
• MDR Text Key: 84126220
• Report Number: 3004753838-2017-75721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000019
• UDI-Public: 00386270000019
• 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: 08/09/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/24/2017
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Device Lot Number: 5214797
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 64 YR