MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEXCOM, INC. DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Model Number 9438-06

Device Problem Premature End-of-Life Indicator (1480)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/12/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018, that on (b)(6) 2018, the smart device displayed an error message for low transmitter battery.Data was provided for evaluation.Data review could confirm the reported event of low transmitter battery.A probable cause is low transmitter battery voltage.This complaint is reportable based on the finding of transmitter failure.No product was provided for evaluation.No additional patient or event information is available.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G5 MOBILE 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: 7762844
• MDR Text Key: 116736259
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-088991
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10386270000221
• UDI-Public: 10386270000221
• 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
• Report Date: 07/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 9438-06
• Device Catalogue Number: STT-GF-001
• Device Lot Number: 6005515
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/20/2017
• 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: 29 YR