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

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/04/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018, that on (b)(6) 2018, the transmitter stopped working without warning.No product or data were provided for evaluation.The confirmation of the complaint is undetermined.A probable cause could not be determined.No additional event or patient information is available.

• Brand Name: NI
• 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: 7839433
• MDR Text Key: 119087685
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-101634
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• 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: 08/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2018
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 49 YR