Dexcom receivers are glucose monitoring systems that help people diagnosed with diabetes (and their caretakers) track real-time glucose levels. Receivers alert when blood sugar is too low/high, which allows users to act appropriately to prevent hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
Dexcom issued a recall affecting multiple of their receivers. These receivers include the following:
- Dexcom G6 Receiver
- Dexcom G7 Receiver
- Dexcom ONE Receiver (only available outside of the US)
- Dexcom ONE+ Receiver (only available outside of the US)
The affected Dexcom receivers present a problem with the speaker, which may cause it to fail to alert users of dangerously low or high blood sugar levels. The use of the recalled products may cause serious health consequences, which may include vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, and even death.
There have been at least 56 reports of harm, although no deaths have been reported.
If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to the defective Dexcom receivers, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the product manufacturer. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you and your family, do not hesitate to reach out to the recall lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm.
Our firm has decades of experience and are fully committed to providing you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today!
The Dangers of the Defective Dexcom Receivers
Receivers that fail to alert of high blood sugar or low blood sugar can lead to catastrophic consequences for diabetics. The injuries that may occur due to these defective products may include the following:
- High blood sugar or hyperglycemia: due to raised glucose in the blood possibly due to missed insulin, excessive food intake, etc.
- Initial signs may include frequent urination, dry mouth, extreme thirst, and blurry vision.
- Progressive symptoms include headache, fatigue, and fruity-smelling breath.
- Complications include Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) leading to nausea, vomiting, confusion, and coma, as well as Diabetic Hyperosmolar Syndrome leading to life-threatening dehydration.
- Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia: due to low blood glucose caused by skipped meals, exercise, or too much medication.
- Initial symptoms include hunger, sweating, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and irritability.
- More severe symptoms include confusion, weakness, difficulty concentration, and blurred vision.
- Complications of hypoglycemia may include seizures, loss of consciousness, and coma.
Diabetics significantly benefit from glucose monitors. When these monitors do not work as they should, they put users at risk of developing dangerous complications.
What To Do
If you or a member of your family were harmed due to a defective Dexcom, it is important that you understand the steps to take to prepare to pursue a claim against the manufacturer. Consider some of the following recommended steps:
- Take photos of the defective product
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Contact the company to report the incident and the resulting harm
- Do not sign any document provided by the company
- Do not agree to any remedy without first speaking with a lawyer
- Explore the legal options available to you with an experienced legal team
How Can I Join or Be a Part of a Class Action Lawsuit on This Case?
Unfortunately, defective products can affect hundreds of thousands of consumers. Because so many consumers are likely to be affected, mass torts and class action claims are very common.
In general, joining a class action suit is as simple as contacting a class action lawyer. Is there a class action lawsuit? No, there isn’t a class action yet, but it can arise at any moment especially considering how many users have been affected. Can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes, you can file a class action lawsuit, and others can join. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you, contact our team today.
Dexcom Recall Class Action Lawsuit: Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
Our product liability attorneys are committed to helping you fight for your rights and get justice. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers about your right to file your claim against Dexcom, contact us today. We are proud to offer free legal services, which include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and ensure that you can access all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. To schedule a free case review, contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Zero-Fee Guarantee: you will never have to worry about paying upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. We also work on a contingency basis, so you will not pay anything at all if your lawsuit is not successful.
Contact the recall lawyers at the Normandie Law Firm today to learn more about the options available to you!
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