FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

MDR report key: 4614845 · Received March 18, 2015

Report

Report Number
3004753838-2015-02092
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 18, 2015
Date of Event
February 22, 2015
Report Date
February 22, 2015
Manufacturer
DEXCOM, INC.
Product Code
MDS
PMA / PMN Number
P120005
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). THE COMPLAINT RECEIVER WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. HOWEVER, THE TRANSMITTER (9438-05/69D44) THAT WAS BEING USED WITH THE RECEIVER WAS RETURNED ON (B)(4) 2015. THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND NO DEFECT WAS FOUND. FUNCTIONAL TESTING WAS PERFORMED AND THE TEST FAILED, CONFIRMING THE REPORTED EVENT OF A PERMANENT OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A DEFECTIVE TRANSMITTER.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PATIENT CONTACTED DEXCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON (B)(6) 2015 TO REPORT A PERMANENT OUT OF RANGE SIGNAL ON (B)(6) 2015. PATIENT WAS ADVISED TO RESET THE DEVICE. AT THE TIME OF CONTACT WITH DEXCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
183033 G4 PLATINUM CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM MDS MDS DEXCOM, INC. MT20649

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 34 YR