Dexcom G5 Mobile - Page 28

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
26Indications for Use and Safety Statement
Precautions (continued)
The following precautions may result in the consequence of missing severe hypoglycemia
(low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) or making a treatment decision that
results in injury:
Don’t Share Your Transmitter
Do not share your transmitter with another person or use a transmitter from another
person. The Dexcom G5 is a prescription-only medical device and is meant, or
indicated, for individual use only.
The transmitter is tied to the sensor glucose readings. If the transmitter is used by
more than one person, the glucose readings, alerts, and reports may be wrong.
Caution
U.S. law restricts the sale of the Dexcom G5 to sale by or on order of a physician.
Summary
Now You Can:
• Define a Safety Statement
• Explain the difference between an indication and a contraindication
• Describe the importance of warnings
• Describe what a precaution is
• Correctly read a chapter’s Safety Statement
• Provide an overview of Safety Statements by category
What’s Next?
In our next chapter, you will learn about the risks and benefits of using the Dexcom G5.