Safety Statements - Dexcom G5 User Manual

8.2 Safety Statements

WARNING
Don't: If a sensor breaks under the skin with no portion visible above the skin, don't
remove it. Don't ignore sensor fractures.
Do: Seek professional medical help if you have symptoms of infection or inflammation (for
example, redness, swelling or pain) at the insertion site.
If your sensor breaks under your skin, report it to Technical Support (available 24/7) as
soon as possible:
Email: TechSupport@dexcom.com
Toll free: 1.888.738.3646
Toll call: 1.858.200.0200
Why: Sensors may fracture on rare occasions.
MRI with broken wire
For patients undergoing an MRI with a retained wire broken off from a Dexcom G5 Mobile
sensor, in-vitro MRI testing did not detect any safety hazards. There was no significant
migration or heating of the wire and imaging artifacts were limited to the area around the
wire.
PRECAUTION
Do: Keep transmitter until its battery life has ended.
Why: Transmitter is reusable.
• Use for multiple sessions
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Ending Your Sensor Session and Transmitter Session 118