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

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problems Imprecision (1307); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/29/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The patient experienced adverse events on different days with the same device.The following reports are being submitted: (b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that on (b)(6) 2018, there was an inaccuracy between the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) and the blood glucose (bg) meter.The sensor was inserted into the abdomen.It was reported that the patient used an alternative skin site preparation.No data was provided for evaluation.The complaint confirmation and probable cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: the sensor pod should stay on your skin using its own adhesive.But, if the patch is peeling up, you can use medical tape (such as blenderm¿, tegaderm¿, smith & nephew iv3000®, 3m¿ tape) for extra support.If you use tape, only tape over the white adhesive patch on all sides for even support.Do not tape over the transmitter or any of the plastic parts of the sensor pod.Do not tape under the sensor pod or leave any substance on the skin where you insert the sensor.No additional event or patient information is available.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEXCOM, INC.; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: kipp durbin ; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 7617716
• MDR Text Key: 111726811
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-066917
• 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: 05/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 57 YR