MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC. VIVERA RETAINER; MAINTAINER, SPACE PREFORMED, ORTHODONTIC

Model Number VIVERA RETAINER

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 08/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient reported symptoms of tooth necrosis, root resorption and extraction of tooth #8.The patient did not report requiring any medical intervention to alleviate the reported symptoms.The patient did not report taking or being prescribed any medication to alleviate the reported symptoms.It is unknown if the patient is continuing the use of the retainers.

Manufacturer Narrative

The current instructions for use (ifu) contains the following: "general risks to patients - existing dental restorations (e.G: crowns, bridges) may become dislodged and require re-cementation or, in some instances, replacement," "a tooth that has been previously traumatized or significantly restored may be aggravated.In rare instances, the useful life of the tooth may be reduced, the tooth may require additional dental treatment such as endodontic and/or additional restorative work, and/or the tooth may be lost," "the health of the bone and gums which support the teeth may be impaired and aggravated." the patient shared that the potential root cause could be pressure on new implant when wearing retainers.No conclusive evidence has been provided that supports or opposes the fact that the vivera retainers caused the reported symptom.This event is being filed as an mdr as the patient reported tooth loss (serious injury) and the invisalign product was being used.

• Brand Name: VIVERA RETAINER
• Type of Device: MAINTAINER, SPACE PREFORMED, ORTHODONTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.; 2820 orchard parkway; san jose CA 95134
• Manufacturer Contact: aaheli poddar ; 2820 orchard parkway; san jose, CA 95134
• MDR Report Key: 15422603
• MDR Text Key: 299924894
• Report Number: 2953749-2022-02774
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00816063020110
• UDI-Public: (01)00816063020110(10)0025812532(13)170517(91)0405936901R
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K181739
• 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: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: VIVERA RETAINER
• Device Catalogue Number: 8579
• Device Lot Number: 25812532
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Disability
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male