FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
DEXCOM G6 SENSOR
MDR report key: 19058969
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Received April 5, 2024
Report
- Report Number
- MW5153602
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 5, 2024
- Report Date
- April 5, 2024
- Manufacturer
- DEXCOM, INC.
- Product Code
- QBJ
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- MA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PATIENT
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 0
REPORTER CALLED TO INFORM US THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING SENSOR ISSUES. SENSOR STOPS WORKING ON DAY SEVEN OR EIGHT AND NEVER LAST THE FULL TEN DAYS. READINGS ARE INACCURATE EITHER ALWAYS HIGHER OR LOWER THAN METER VALUES. HE CONTACTED DEXCOM REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND THEY OFFER HIM REPLACEMENTS. HE HAS BEEN THROUGH SEVEN SENSORS AND ALL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. HE TRIED TO CONTACT DEXCOM AGAIN FRIDAY (B)(6) 2024 TO SPEAK WITH A "SUPERVISOR, CEO (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) OR COO (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER)" AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. REFERENCE REPORTS: MW5153599, MW5153600, MW5153601, MW5153603, MW5153604, MW5153605.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540861 | DEXCOM G6 SENSOR | INTEGRATED CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM, FACTORY CALIBRATED | QBJ | DEXCOM, INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Male |