FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

MDR report key: 4251472 · Received November 14, 2014

Report

Report Number
3004753838-2014-31777
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 14, 2014
Date of Event
October 16, 2014
Report Date
October 17, 2014
Manufacturer
DEXCOM, INC.
Product Code
MDS
PMA / PMN Number
P120005
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
PATIENT

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. HOWEVER, THE TRANSMITTER THAT WAS USED WITH THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION ON 11/11/2014. A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. FUNCTIONAL TESTING WAS PERFORMED AND THE TRANSMITTER FAILED. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMITTER. A CAPA HAS BEEN INITIATED FOR THIS ISSUE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PATIENT CONTACTED DEXCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON (B)(6) 2014 TO REPORT PERMANENT OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL ON (B)(6) 2014. AT THE TIME OF CONTACT THE PATIENT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
736593 G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM MDS MDS DEXCOM, INC. MT20649

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 54 YR