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

Model Number 9438-06

Device Problem Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/14/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that the display device showed a transmitter failed error on (b)(6) 2018.The device has been received for investigation.A follow-up will be submitted upon completion of device investigation.No additional patient or event information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Com-(b)(4).

Event Description

The complaint device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and no defect was found.Voltage testing was performed, and the test failed.A review of the downloaded data log confirmed the reported event of a failed transmitter error.The probable cause was determined to be a low transmitter battery.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: 7877013
• MDR Text Key: 120405048
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-107063
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 11/06/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/14/2018
• 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: 6007249
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2018
• 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: 16 YR
• Patient Weight: 52