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

Model Number MT20649-1

Device Problem Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset (2959)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/30/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that on (b)(6) 2018 the receiver initialized without a manual restart.No additional event or patient information is available.No product or data were provided for evaluation.The report of the receiver initializing without manual restart could not be determined.A root cause could not be determined.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

The product was evaluated.A visual inspection was performed and passed.Charge and boot testing was performed and passed.Functional testing was performed and passed.The log was downloaded and passed.The allegation was not confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.

• 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: ying chen ; 6340 sequence drive; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 7803470
• MDR Text Key: 117987180
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-95453
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 07/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/21/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MT20649-1
• Device Catalogue Number: STK-GL-010
• Device Lot Number: 5234985
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/25/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2017
• 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: 76 YR