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

Model Number 9500-44

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

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/05/2018

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 patient did not calibrate after the inaccuracy.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: if the cgm values are outside the 20/20 range, calibrate again.

• Brand Name: NI
• 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: 7657314
• MDR Text Key: 113027686
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-71684
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P120005
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/05/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/02/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9500-44
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GF-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2018
• 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: 75 YR
• Patient Weight: 70