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

Model Number 9500-44

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

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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 on (b)(6) 2018.No additional event or patient information is available.No data was provided for evaluation.The complaint confirmation of the reported inaccuracy could not be determined.A root cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: use the same meter you routinely use to measure your blood glucose to calibrate.Do not switch your meter in the middle of a sensor session.Blood glucose meter and strip accuracy vary between blood glucose meter brands.

• 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: 7656766
• MDR Text Key: 113017080
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-71979
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P120005
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/06/2018

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 Expiration Date: 02/06/2019
• Device Model Number: 9500-44
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GF-001
• Device Lot Number: 5234591
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/06/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/02/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2018
• 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: 49 YR
• Patient Weight: 82