Dexcom Receives FDA Warning Letter; No Expected Impact on 2025 Revenue Guidance
San Diego, CA – March 4, 2025 – DexCom, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXCM) announced that it has received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following inspections at its manufacturing facilities in San Diego, California, and Mesa, Arizona. Despite the warning letter, the company does not expect any material impact on its manufacturing capacity or previously issued fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance.
Key Details of the FDA Warning Letter
The warning letter cited deficiencies in Dexcom's response letters to the Form 483 observations issued after FDA inspections in 2024.
San Diego facility inspection: Conducted from October 21, 2024, to November 7, 2024.
Mesa, Arizona facility inspection: Conducted from June 10, 2024, to June 14, 2024.
The observed non-conformities were related to manufacturing processes and quality management systems.
The warning letter does not:
Restrict Dexcom’s ability to manufacture, market, or distribute its products.
Require a recall of any products.
Impact Dexcom’s ability to seek FDA 510(k) clearance for new products.
Dexcom’s Response and Corrective Actions
Dexcom has already submitted several responses addressing the FDA’s concerns and is preparing a detailed written response to the warning letter. The company is implementing corrective actions and will continue to provide regular updates to the FDA.
While Dexcom is working diligently to resolve the issues, the company cannot provide assurances on the FDA’s response timeline or the final outcome of the matter. Until the issues are resolved to the FDA’s satisfaction, further regulatory action remains a possibility.
No Expected Financial Impact
Dexcom reiterated that the FDA warning letter will not impact its 2025 revenue guidance, which was last issued on February 13, 2025. The company remains focused on ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards.
Forward-Looking Statements
Dexcom cautioned that while it is taking proactive measures to address the FDA’s concerns, potential risks remain. These include further regulatory action if the FDA finds the company’s response inadequate. Investors are advised to review the company’s latest Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports for a detailed analysis of risk factors.