FDA recall Z-0929-2020

Dexcom Inc · Class II · device

Product

Dexcom Receiver, REF: MT22719, (Black, Pin, Blue), Rx Only, containing software version SW10617 and revision 4.0.1.048 - Product Usage: A non-adjunctive invasive glucose sensor is intended to determine glucose levels, and the direction and rate of change of glucose levels in people with diabetes. The device is indicated to replace information obtained from standard blood glucose monitoring devices to make diabetes-related treatment decisions. The device also provides historical glucose information, facilitating long-term therapy adjustments.

Reason for recall

It has been reported that use of the mobile receiver with software version SW10617 rev 4.0.1.048 have reported: 1. the receiver becoming stuck on initialization screen when powering on. This will cause patients not to be able to receive glucose values or alerts; 2. Reinitialization of the receiver without user interaction. If this occurs, the receiver will either reboot and operate normally or require the user to press the Select button on the receiver in order to resume normal operation. In this situation, the user is provided an audio and vibratory alert every 5 minutes. Until the select button is pressed, patients will not receive glucose values or alerts.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-07-12
Report date
2020-02-12
Termination date
2022-12-15
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
San Diego, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0929-2020