MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. T:SLIM G5 SYSTEM; CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/09/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No product was returned for evaluation.Should new relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Per t:slim x2 user guide, ¿do not remove the transmitter from the sensor pod while the pod is attached to your skin.When you remove the sensor, make sure to pull out the sensor pod while the transmitter is still attached.¿.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer experienced difficulties with the sensor upon insertion, and the sensor wire was observed to be "floating" when the sensor was removed.Reportedly, the transmitter was not still snapped into the sensor when the sensor was removed.No additional patient or event information was available.A root cause could not be determined.A replacement sensor was sent to the customer.

• Brand Name: T:SLIM G5 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: julia kensick ; 11075 roselle st.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8583666900
• MDR Report Key: 7664208
• MDR Text Key: 113522816
• Report Number: 3013756811-2018-22516
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OYC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140015
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/05/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/05/2018
• 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
• Device Lot Number: 5234616
• Other Device ID Number: (01)00386270000019
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 11 YR
• Patient Weight: 50