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(EPA registration number 56392-8) may be purchased from medical
office supply providers. For current suppliers, see the Clorox
®
Company
at www.cloroxprofessional.com.
Stop using the transmitter and contact Dexcom Technical Support
if signs of deterioration are noted. Signs of deterioration include
corrosion or discoloration on the metal transmitter contacts, pitting of
the transmitter’s gray epoxy surface, reduced legibility of the text on the
bottom of the transmitter, or any other visual changes to the transmitter.
Repeated sensor failures (see Chapter 13, Section 13.6.1, Sensor Failed
screen) or glucose reading errors (
symbol, see Chapter 8, Section
8.3, Glucose Status Area Symbols in Both Real-Time and Blinded
Modes) that occur with multiple sensors could indicate deterioration of
the transmitter.
References:
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010),
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm.
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One
Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010),
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For Dexcom product questions and troubleshooting issues.
Dexcom Technical Support Phone Numbers:
1.877.339.2664 or 1.858.200.0200
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
Dexcom Technical Support E-mail:
TechSupport@dexcom.com
Dexcom Technical Support Fax:
1.877.633.9266