Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 5, 2025
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…
Dexcom, Inc. recalled Brand Name: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G6 and G… - a critical-severity action.
Brand Name: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G6 and G… was recalled by Dexcom, Inc. in November 5, 2025. Reason: A software defect in version v1.15.0 of the G6 Android app can cause the app to terminate unexpectedly, which…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0318-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Dexcom, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-A software defect in version v1.15.0 of the G6 Android app can cause the app to terminate unexpectedly, which….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0318-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0318-2026) was formally reported on November 5, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 28, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Dexcom, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Diego, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 333.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 re… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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 consignee data for add…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
333
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Brand Name: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Android US CGM App Model/Catalog Number: SW11678 Software Version: version 1.15.0 Product Description: Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Android US CGM App SW11678 version 1.15.0 Component: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
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).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0318-2026 |
| Date reported | November 5, 2025 |
| Date initiated | August 28, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Dexcom, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 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 consignee data for additional details. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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