Brand Name: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Android US CGM App Model/C

FDA device recall Z-0318-2026 · posted 2025-10-30 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Dexcom, Inc.

Reason for recall

A software defect in version v1.15.0 of the G6 Android app can cause the app to terminate unexpectedly, which may result in the user not receiving estimated glucose values, alarms, alerts or notifications. This could result in the missed detection of a hyperglycemic or hypoglycemic event, protentional resulting in severe hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS).

Action taken

On 09/18/2025, the firm sent via in-app and email an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION NOTIFICATION" communication informing customer that a bug has been identified within the G6 Android app version 1.15.0 that can cause the app to terminate unexpectedly, which may result in the user not receiving estimated glucose values, alarms, or alerts. Customers are instructed to: Upgrading from app version 1.15.0 is mandatory and they will not be able to use app version 1.15.0 after October 6th, 2025. Update your app now to continue using the app: 1. Open the App Store and search for the Dexcom G6 app. 2. Install the latest Dexcom G6 app version. 3. Open the Dexcom G6 app. For questions or further assistance - contact Technical Support at 1-844-478-1600. Technical Support is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week

Root cause

Software Design Change

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

QBJ

Quantity affected

333

Distribution

This product was distributed throughout the US. G6 Android US v1.15.0 SW11678 G6 and G6 Pro Android app release has been halted <1% rollout after this issue was identified. Please see the attached con

Date initiated

2025-08-28

Date posted

2025-10-30

Location

San Diego, CA

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