FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

DEXCOM G7

MDR report key: 22497748 · Received July 14, 2025

Report

Report Number
MW5172593
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
July 14, 2025
Date of Event
July 9, 2025
Report Date
July 9, 2025
Manufacturer
DEXCOM, INC.
Product Code
QBJ
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
PATIENT
Health Professional
*

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 0

ON DAY 1 OF USING A DEXCOM G7 SENSOR, THE DEVICE REPORTED 170 MG/DL WHEN A FINGERSTICK METER READ 73 MG/DL. THIS 100-POINT DISCREPANCY IS COMMON IN MY EXPERIENCE WITH EVERY G7 SENSOR I'VE USED, AND IT CREATES DANGEROUS CONDITIONS FOR INSULIN DOSING AND OVERNIGHT SAFETY. DEXCOM PROVIDES NO OPTION FOR ACCURATE CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION. I RELY ON THIS SYSTEM TO MANAGE TYPE 1 DIABETES, AND THIS LEVEL OF INACCURACY PUTS MY LIFE AT RISK.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1647132 DEXCOM G7 INTEGRATED CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM, FACTORY CALIBRATED QBJ DEXCOM, INC. 1725112005

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 22 YR Female Other| R| L INSULIN (RAPID AND LONG ACTING).| LEVOTHYROXINE.