MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SUNSTAR AMERICAS INC. GUM PIPSQUEAKS TOOTHBRUSH; TOOTHBRUSH, MANUAL

Model Number 232PY

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Choking (2464)

Event Date 11/29/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr report is generated retrospectively based on complaints audit.

Event Description

Consumer stated bristles were falling out of a pipsqueaks toothbrush causing the child to choke.

• Brand Name: GUM PIPSQUEAKS TOOTHBRUSH
• Type of Device: TOOTHBRUSH, MANUAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SUNSTAR AMERICAS INC.; 301 east central road; schaumburg IL 60195
• Manufacturer (Section G): SUNSTAR AMERICAS INC.; 301 east central road; schaumburg IL 60195
• Manufacturer Contact: monica jadczak ; 301 east central road; schaumburg, IL 60195 ; 8477944229
• MDR Report Key: 15217576
• MDR Text Key: 297786561
• Report Number: 0001413787-2022-00296
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EFW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 232PY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Male