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Dexcom Warns Stolen G7 Glucose Sensors May Pose Infection, Reading Risks

TechRepublic·content.operations·3 days ago
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Medical device maker Dexcom says two lots of its Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitors were stolen during the disposal process and later resold through unauthorized channels in the US. The company said the sensors had originally been marked as scrap after failing to meet internal quality standards. According to Dexcom, the products were sent to a third-party vendor for destruction and recycling, which is part of the company’s normal quality control process. But during ongoing quality and accounting reviews, Dexcom discovered that some of the discarded devices had not been destroyed. Instead, the company said, the products were stolen and sold by third parties. “At this time, Dexcom has identified two lots of Dexcom G7 sensors (1725204004 and 1725069002) that were stolen, sold and used by some customers,” the company said in a statement. Health risks tied to the affected sensors Dexcom warned that the stolen sensors may pose safety risks to users depending on the affected lot number.…

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