FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

MDR report key: 5554352 · Received April 7, 2016

Report

Report Number
3004753838-2016-06962
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 7, 2016
Date of Event
March 11, 2016
Report Date
March 11, 2016
Manufacturer
DEXCOM, INC.
Product Code
MDS
PMA / PMN Number
P120005
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NE, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4)

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A SENSOR (SERIAL NUMBER (B)(4)/LOT NUMBER 5203019) WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND THE SENSOR WIRE WAS DETACHED FROM THE SENSOR POD AND HOUSING PUCK. THE REPORTED EVENT OF A DETACHED SENSOR WIRE WAS CONFIRMED. A ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED; HOWEVER, IF IT UNKNOWN IF THE RETURNED SENSOR IS THE COMPLAINT SENSOR.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PATIENT'S MOTHER CONTACTED DEXCOM ON (B)(6) 2016, TO REPORT A DETACHED SENSOR WIRE THAT OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2016. THE SENSOR INSERTION WAS AT THE ABDOMEN ON (B)(6) 2016. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION. NO ADDITIONAL EVENT OR PATIENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
209698 DEXCOM G5 MOBILE CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM MDS MDS DEXCOM, INC. 9500-25 NI

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 7 YR