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

Model Number 9500-27

Device Problem Imprecision (1307)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/29/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Dexcom was made aware on (b)(4) 2018 that on (b)(6) 2018, there was an inaccuracy between the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) and the blood glucose (bg) meter.The sensor was inserted into the abdomen on (b)(6) 2018.Reportedly, the patient used an expired sensor.No additional event or patient information is available.No data was provided for evaluation.The complaint confirmation and root cause could not be determined.Labeling indicates: don¿t use expired sensors.Before inserting, always check the package label for the expiration date using the yyyy-mm-dd format.If past the expiration date, don¿t use because the sensor glucose readings might not be accurate, resulting in you missing a severe low or high glucose event.

• Brand Name: DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM 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: 8192064
• MDR Text Key: 131321595
• Report Number: 3004753838-2018-161523
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00386270000019
• UDI-Public: 00386270000019
• 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: 11/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/11/2018
• Device Model Number: 9500-27
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GL-011
• Device Lot Number: 5229708
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 64 YR