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

Model Number 9500-44

Device Problem Imprecision (1307)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/24/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that an inaccuracy between the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) and the blood glucose (bg) meter occurred.The sensor was inserted into the abdomen on (b)(6) 2019.No data was provided for evaluation.Confirmation of the allegation and a probable cause could not be determined.The reported glucose values fall within the d zone of the parkes error grid.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: ashley spoto ; 6340 sequence dr.; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8582000200
• MDR Report Key: 9489416
• MDR Text Key: 175035124
• Report Number: 3004753838-2019-109586
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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: 12/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/27/2020
• Device Model Number: 9500-44
• Device Catalogue Number: STS-GF-004
• Device Lot Number: 5259696
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2019
• 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: 117 YR