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No
The document mentions an "onboard algorithm" for converting sensor data to glucose values, but there is no mention of AI, ML, or related concepts like neural networks or deep learning. The focus is on data communication and display, not advanced analytical techniques.
Yes
The device is indicated for the management of diabetes and aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments, and can be used in conjunction with automated insulin dosing (AID) systems, all of which are therapeutic interventions.
Yes
The device aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and provides glucose trends and sequential readings over time for diabetes management, which are diagnostic functions.
No
The device description explicitly states that the system consists of three main components: a sensor/applicator, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmitter, and a BLE enabled display device (receiver and/or mobile application). These are hardware components, not solely software. While there is an added software component (Partner Web APIs), the overall system is not software-only.
Based on the provided text, the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, or tissue) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Dexcom G6 Mechanism: The Dexcom G6 system measures glucose in vivo (inside the body) by inserting a sensor into the subcutaneous tissue. It converts glucose into an electrical current within the body, not in a laboratory setting with a collected specimen.
- Intended Use: The intended use describes the device for "real time, continuous glucose monitoring" and "management of diabetes," which aligns with an in vivo monitoring device rather than an in vitro diagnostic test.
Therefore, while it's a medical device used for managing diabetes, it operates in vivo and doesn't fit the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older.
The Dexcom G6 System is intended to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. Interpretation of the Dexcom G6 System results should be based on the glucose trends and sequential readings over time. The Dexcom G6 System also aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments.
The Dexcom G6 System is also intended to autonomously communicate with digitally connected devices, including automated insulin dosing (AID) systems. The Dexcom G6 System can be used alone or in conjunction with these digitally connected medical devices for the purpose of managing diabetes.
Product codes
QBJ
Device Description
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6 System) is an interoperable connected device that measures and displays glucose values for patients with diabetes. The G6 System consists of three main components: a sensor/applicator, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmitter, and a BLE enabled display device (receiver and/or mobile application). The sensor is a small and flexible wire, which is inserted by the applicator into subcutaneous tissue where it converts glucose into electrical current. The sensor has an expected wear time of up to 10 days. The transmitter is connected to the sensor and is worn on the body. The transmitter samples the electrical current produced by the sensor and converts these measurements into estimated glucose values (EGV) using an onboard algorithm. The transmitter sends glucose data to the receiver and/or mobile app, which displays the current glucose reading (updated every 5 minutes) and glucose trends. The receiver and/or mobile app also alerts the user when glucose levels are outside of a target zone and when other important system conditions occur. The G6 System is designed to be used alone or in conjunction with digitally connected devices. The G6 System can communicate Estimated Glucose Values (EGV) and other information wirelessly and securely to and from these digitally connected devices in several ways, such as described below:
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- Wireless communication from the transmitter directly to an interoperable device communicating through the same protocol.
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- The app communicates to another app on a single mobile platform.
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- The app communicates through the cloud to another software device.
The proposed G6 CGM System is based on the same physical principles and fundamental design as the commercially available G6 CGM System (K200876), but it includes an additional software component.
The added software component, which consists of cloud-based Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), is identified as Dexcom Partner Web APIs (Partner Web APIs). The Partner Web APIs enables communication of iCGM data to client software intended to receive the data through the cloud. The transmitted data can be used by authorized client software for specific and permitted use cases including non-medical device application, medical device data analysis, CGM secondary display alarm, active patient monitoring, and treatment decisions. The software application may not be used in environments not currently cleared for Dexcom G6 CGM System (e.g. hospital for inpatient care). The Partner Web APIs is not intended to be used by automated insulin delivery systems (AID).
Dexcom display devices (receiver and mobile app) continues to serve as a primary display device for the (iCGM) data, which directly receives the data from the transmitter. Identical to the G6 CGM System cleared in K200876, the mobile app includes a design mitigation that overrides Do Not Disturb settings on the smart device with the users' consent. With this app design mitigation, the G6 CGM system functions as intended to provide users with critical alarm and alerts (e.g. Urgent Low alarm) regardless of the user's smart device settings for Do Not Disturb. The current components of the Dexcom G6 System (sensor/applicator, transmitter, and display devices) have not been changed as a result of the added Partner Web APIs.
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
subcutaneous tissue
Indicated Patient Age Range
2 years and older
Intended User / Care Setting
Home use
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies
The proposed Dexcom G6 CGM System was verified according to Dexcom's internal design control process and in accordance with special controls for integrated continuous glucose monitoring system. This testing demonstrated that the proposed system performed according to its specifications, and the proposed system have met its technological and performance criteria, which have not changed from the predicate device (K200876).
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 862.1355 Integrated continuous glucose monitoring system.
(a)
Identification. An integrated continuous glucose monitoring system (iCGM) is intended to automatically measure glucose in bodily fluids continuously or frequently for a specified period of time. iCGM systems are designed to reliably and securely transmit glucose measurement data to digitally connected devices, including automated insulin dosing systems, and are intended to be used alone or in conjunction with these digitally connected medical devices for the purpose of managing a disease or condition related to glycemic control.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Design verification and validation must include the following:
(i) Robust clinical data demonstrating the accuracy of the device in the intended use population.
(ii) The clinical data must include a comparison between iCGM values and blood glucose values in specimens collected in parallel that are measured on an FDA-accepted laboratory-based glucose measurement method that is precise and accurate, and that is traceable to a higher order (
e.g., an internationally recognized reference material and/or method).(iii) The clinical data must be obtained from a clinical study designed to fully represent the performance of the device throughout the intended use population and throughout the measuring range of the device.
(iv) Clinical study results must demonstrate consistent analytical and clinical performance throughout the sensor wear period.
(v) Clinical study results in the adult population must meet the following performance requirements:
(A) For all iCGM measurements less than 70 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL), the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±15 mg/dL of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 85 percent.
(B) For all iCGM measurements from 70 mg/dL to 180 mg/dL, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±15 percent of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 70 percent.
(C) For all iCGM measurements greater than 180 mg/dL, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±15 percent of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 80 percent.
(D) For all iCGM measurements less than 70 mg/dL, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±40 mg/dL of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 98 percent.
(E) For all iCGM measurements from 70 mg/dL to 180 mg/dL, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±40 percent of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 99 percent.
(F) For all iCGM measurements greater than180 mg/dL, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±40 percent of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 99 percent.
(G) Throughout the device measuring range, the percentage of iCGM measurements within ±20 percent of the corresponding blood glucose value must be calculated, and the lower one-sided 95 percent confidence bound must exceed 87 percent.
(H) When iCGM values are less than 70 mg/dL, no corresponding blood glucose value shall read above 180 mg/dL.
(I) When iCGM values are greater than 180 mg/dL, no corresponding blood glucose value shall read less than 70 mg/dL.
(J) There shall be no more than 1 percent of iCGM measurements that indicate a positive glucose rate of change greater than 1 mg/dL per minute (/min) when the corresponding true negative glucose rate of change is less than −2 mg/dL/min as determined by the corresponding blood glucose measurements.
(K) There shall be no more than 1 percent of iCGM measurements that indicate a negative glucose rate of change less than −1 mg/dL/min when the corresponding true positive glucose rate of change is greater than 2 mg/dL/min as determined by the corresponding blood glucose measurements.
(vi) Data demonstrating similar accuracy and rate of change performance of the iCGM in the pediatric population as compared to that in the adult population, or alternatively a clinical and/or technical justification for why pediatric data are not needed, must be provided and determined by FDA to be acceptable and appropriate.
(vii) Data must demonstrate that throughout the claimed sensor life, the device does not allow clinically significant gaps in sensor data availability that would prevent any digitally connected devices from achieving their intended use.
(2) Design verification and validation must include a detailed strategy to ensure secure and reliable means of iCGM data transmission to provide real-time glucose readings at clinically meaningful time intervals to devices intended to receive the iCGM glucose data.
(3) Design verification and validation must include adequate controls established during manufacturing and at product release to ensure the released product meets the performance specifications as defined in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section.
(4) The device must demonstrate clinically acceptable performance in the presence of clinically relevant levels of potential interfering substances that are reasonably present in the intended use population, including but not limited to endogenous substances and metabolites, foods, dietary supplements, and medications.
(5) The device must include appropriate measures to ensure that disposable sensors cannot be used beyond its claimed sensor wear period.
(6) Design verification and validation must include results obtained through a usability study that demonstrates that the intended user can use the device safely and obtain the expected glucose measurement accuracy.
(7) The labeling required under § 809.10(b) of this chapter must include a separate description of the following sensor performance data observed in the clinical study performed in conformance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section for each intended use population, in addition to separate sensor performance data for each different iCGM insertion or use sites (
e.g., abdomen, arm, buttock):(i) A description of the accuracy in the following blood glucose concentration ranges: less than 54 mg/dL, 54 mg/dL to less than 70 mg/dL, 70 to 180 mg/dL, greater than 180 to 250 mg/dL, and greater than 250 mg/dL.
(ii) A description of the accuracy of positive and negative rate of change data.
(iii) A description of the frequency and duration of gaps in sensor data.
(iv) A description of the true, false, missed, and correct alert rates and a description of the available glucose concentration alert settings, if applicable.
(v) A description of the observed duration of iCGM life for the device.
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July 15, 2021
Dexcom, Inc. Maryam Amini Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist 6310 Sequence Dr. San Diego, California 92121
Re: K201328
Trade/Device Name: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1355 Regulation Name: Integrated continuous glucose monitoring system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QBJ Dated: October 7, 2020 Received: October 8, 2020
Dear Maryam Amini:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Marianela Perez-Torres, Ph.D. Deputy Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201328
Device Name
Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older.
The Dexcom G6 System is intended to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. Interpretation of the Dexcom G6 System results should be based on the glucose trends and sequential readings over time. The Dexcom G6 System also aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments.
The Dexcom G6 System is also intended to autonomously communicate with digitally connected devices, including automated insulin dosing (AID) systems. The Dexcom G6 System can be used alone or in conjunction with these digitally connected medical devices for the purpose of managing diabetes.
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|---|---|
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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5 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: K201328
5.1 Submitter:
Dexcom, Inc. 6340 Sequence Dr. San Diego, CA 92121
Contact: Maryam Amini Manager, Regulatory Affairs Phone: 858.203.6715 Fax: 858.332.0204 Email: maryam.amini@dexcom.com
Secondary Contact: Holly Drake Director, Regulatory Affairs Phone: 858.875.5326 Fax: 858.332.0204 Email: hdrake@dexcom.com
Date Prepared:
5.2 Device Names and Classification:
| Proprietary Name | Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Factory Calibrated |
| Class | II |
| Classification | |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 862.1355 |
| Product Code | QBJ |
| Review Panel | Clinical Chemistry |
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5.3 Predicate Device:
Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System (K200876)
5.4 Device Description:
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6 System) is an interoperable connected device that measures and displays glucose values for patients with diabetes. The G6 System consists of three main components: a sensor/applicator, a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmitter, and a BLE enabled display device (receiver and/or mobile application). The sensor is a small and flexible wire, which is inserted by the applicator into subcutaneous tissue where it converts glucose into electrical current. The sensor has an expected wear time of up to 10 days. The transmitter is connected to the sensor and is worn on the body. The transmitter samples the electrical current produced by the sensor and converts these measurements into estimated glucose values (EGV) using an onboard algorithm. The transmitter sends glucose data to the receiver and/or mobile app, which displays the current glucose reading (updated every 5 minutes) and glucose trends. The receiver and/or mobile app also alerts the user when glucose levels are outside of a target zone and when other important system conditions occur. The G6 System is designed to be used alone or in conjunction with digitally connected devices. The G6 System can communicate Estimated Glucose Values (EGV) and other information wirelessly and securely to and from these digitally connected devices in several ways, such as described below:
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- Wireless communication from the transmitter directly to an interoperable device communicating through the same protocol.
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- The app communicates to another app on a single mobile platform.
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- The app communicates through the cloud to another software device.
The proposed G6 CGM System is based on the same physical principles and fundamental design as the commercially available G6 CGM System (K200876), but it includes an additional software component.
The added software component, which consists of cloud-based Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), is identified as Dexcom Partner Web APIs (Partner Web APIs). The Partner Web APIs enables communication of iCGM data to client software intended to receive the data through the cloud. The transmitted data can be used by authorized client software for specific and permitted use cases including non-medical device application, medical device data analysis, CGM secondary display alarm, active patient monitoring, and treatment decisions. The software application may not be used in environments not currently cleared for Dexcom G6 CGM System (e.g. hospital for inpatient care). The Partner Web APIs is not intended to be used by automated insulin delivery systems (AID).
Dexcom display devices (receiver and mobile app) continues to serve as a primary display device for the (iCGM) data, which directly receives the data from the transmitter. Identical
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to the G6 CGM System cleared in K200876, the mobile app includes a design mitigation that overrides Do Not Disturb settings on the smart device with the users' consent. With this app design mitigation, the G6 CGM system functions as intended to provide users with critical alarm and alerts (e.g. Urgent Low alarm) regardless of the user's smart device settings for Do Not Disturb. The current components of the Dexcom G6 System (sensor/applicator, transmitter, and display devices) have not been changed as a result of the added Partner Web APIs.
5.5 Indications for Use:
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older.
The Dexcom G6 System is intended to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions. Interpretation of the Dexcom G6 System results should be based on the glucose trends and several sequential readings over time. The Dexcom G6 System also aids in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments.
The Dexcom G6 System is also intended to autonomously communicate with digitally connected devices, including automated insulin dosing (AID) systems. The Dexcom G6 System can be used alone or in conjunction with these digitally connected medical devices for the purpose of managing diabetes.
| Device | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(K200876, Predicate) | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(subject device) |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM) System | Same |
| Manufacturer | Dexcom, Inc. | Same |
| Intended Use | An integrated continuous glucose
monitoring system (iCGM) is intended
to automatically measure glucose in
bodily fluids continuously or
frequently for a specified period of
time. iCGM systems are designed to
reliably and securely transmit glucose
measurement data to digitally
connected devices, including
automated insulin dosing systems,
and are intended to be used alone or
in conjunction with these digitally | Same |
| Device | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(K200876, Predicate) | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(subject device) |
| | connected medical devices for the
purpose of managing a disease or
condition related to glycemic control. | |
| Indications for Use | The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose
Monitoring System (Dexcom G6
System) is a real time, continuous
glucose monitoring device indicated
for the management of diabetes in
persons age 2 years and older.
The Dexcom G6 System is intended to
replace fingerstick blood glucose
testing for diabetes treatment
decisions. Interpretation of the
Dexcom G6 System results should be
based on the glucose trends and
several sequential readings over time.
The Dexcom G6 System also aids in
the detection of episodes of
hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia,
facilitating both acute and long-term
therapy adjustments.
The Dexcom G6 System is also
intended to autonomously
communicate with digitally connected
devices, including automated insulin
dosing (AID) systems. The Dexcom G6
System can be used alone or in
conjunction with these digitally
connected medical devices for the
purpose of managing diabetes. | Same |
| Clinical application | Management of diabetes mellitus | Same |
| Clinical setting/sites
of use | Home use | Same |
| Principle of
Operation | Amperometric measurement of
current proportional to glucose
concentration in interstitial fluid via
glucose oxidase chemical reaction | Same |
| Device | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(K200876, Predicate) | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(subject device) |
| Data Presented | Estimated Glucose Value (EGV): The
EGV is the nominal glucose value
presented to the user.
Glucose Trend: Based off the glucose
rate of change, users are shown their
glucose trend with a corresponding
arrow.
Historical Glucose Data: Users can
view their previous three, six, twelve,
or twenty-four hours of glucose data. | Same |
| Features | Connect to Dexcom Share: Users can
share their glucose data with
followers. | Substantially Equivalent with no
adverse impact on safety or
effectiveness.
Users can share their glucose data with
client software in addition to their
followers.
An interoperability communication plan
will be provided to potential
partners/developers. This
interoperability communication plan
specifies expectations, requirements
and interface specifications to ensure
the data is transmitted and received
securely and reliably by the digitally
connected devices.
Dexcom conducted software verification
to ensure predefined
requirements including but not limited
to data confidentiality, integrity, and
timely availability were fulfilled. |
5.6 Comparison with the Predicate Device:
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| Device | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(K200876, Predicate) | Dexcom G6 CGM System
(subject device) |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Interoperability | Designed to communicate with interoperable devices in several ways, such as described below:
Wireless communication from the transmitter directly to an interoperable device communicating through the same protocol. The app communicates to another app on a single mobile platform. The app communicates through the cloud to another software device. | Substantially Equivalent with no adverse impact on safety or effectiveness.
The G6 System can now also communicate iCGM data wirelessly and securely to and from digitally connected devices (client software) through a cloud-based communication method, Partner Web APIs.
An interoperability communication plan will be provided to potential partners/developers. This interoperability communication plan specifies expectations, requirements and interface specifications to ensure the data is transmitted and received securely and reliably by the digitally connected devices.
Dexcom conducted software verification to ensure predefined requirements including but not limited to data confidentiality, integrity, and timely availability were fulfilled. |
| Human Factors | Easy to understand UI/UX.
Commonly understood navigation tools and features.
Color-coded graphics. | Same |
| Compatibility with
intended environments | Android OS and Apple iOS | Same |
5.7 Technology Characteristics
The proposed Dexcom G6 CGM System has the same technological characteristics as its predicate (K200876), which is used to measure glucose values via an amperometric measurement of current proportional to glucose concentration in interstitial fluid via a glucose oxidase chemical reaction. The proposed Dexcom G6 CGM System can communicate with authorized client software for specific and permitted use cases in the currently cleared intended use environments.
5.8 Summary of Performance Testing
The proposed Dexcom G6 CGM System was verified according to Dexcom's internal design control process and in accordance with special controls for integrated continuous glucose
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monitoring system. This testing demonstrated that the proposed system performed according to its specifications, and the proposed system have met its technological and performance criteria, which have not changed from the predicate device (K200876).
5.9 Conclusions
The information provided in this premarket notification support that the proposed Dexcom G6 CGM System is substantially equivalent to its predicate as they are identical with regard to intended use and indications for use and there are no differences in technological characteristics that raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.