MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC.; CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR

Catalog Number STT-GF-001

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/23/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that the display device showed a transmitter failed error on (b)(6) 2018.The device has been received for investigation.A follow-up will be submitted upon completion of device investigation.No additional patient or event information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that the display device showed a transmitter failed error on (b)(6) 2018.The complaint device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and no defect was found.Voltage testing was performed, and the test failed.A review of the downloaded data log did not confirm the reported event of failed transmitter error.A probable cause could not be determined.No additional patient or event information is available.

• 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: 7643072
• MDR Text Key: 112720306
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-070142
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/10/2018

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 Catalogue Number: STT-GF-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/11/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/27/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/27/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/10/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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: 20 YR