Category: Medicine · Supplier: AA-Med Pty Ltd
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AA-Med Pty Ltd is recalling two lots of Dexcom G7 sensors. These lots were identified for disposal and destruction in the USA due to incomplete sterilisation and deployment failure during testing.
Risks associated with use of the affected sensors include: Skin infectionsInaccurate or loss of readings Missed detection of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose), which could lead to serious health consequences.
Immediately discontinue use and dispose of affected products. Replace the affected sensor with an unaffected sensor or use a blood glucose meter for glucose monitoring.Contact Dexcom Technical Support to request a replacement. If you have symptoms of infection or inflammation, redness, swelling, or pain, at the insertion site, contact a healthcare provider.
Please contact Dexcom Technical Support on 1300 851 056 for further information.
Source: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/recalls-and-other-market-actions/market-actions/dexcom-g7-sensors
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