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

Model Number MT20649-2

Device Problem Unexpected Shutdown (4019)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/30/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that unexpected receiver shutdown occurred.No product or data was provided for evaluation.Confirmation of the allegation and a probable cause could not be determined.No injury or medical intervention was reported.

• 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: ying chen ; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 9166657
• MDR Text Key: 167559186
• Report Number: 3004753838-2019-071189
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NO
• PMA/PMN Number: P120005
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/08/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/08/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: MT20649-2
• Device Catalogue Number: STK-GL-117
• Device Lot Number: 5242390
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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: 117 YR