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

Model Number MT22608-BLU

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/03/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018, that on (b)(6) 2018, the receiver was overheating.No additional event or patient information is available.No product or data was provided for evaluation.The complaint confirmation of the overheating of the receiver could not be determined.A probable cause could not be determined.It was reported that the patient dropped their receiver multiple times.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018, that on (b)(6) 2018, the receiver was overheating.

• 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: 7652942
• MDR Text Key: 112874025
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-071254
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30386270000201
• UDI-Public: 30386270000201
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/03/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/29/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MT22608-BLU
• Device Catalogue Number: STR-PR-BLU
• Device Lot Number: 5215856
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2016
• 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: 8 YR