MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DENTSPLY SIRONA ORTHODONTICS INC. NONTEMPLATE ALIGNER ARCH; ALIGNER, SEQUENTIAL

Catalog Number 00856379007023

Device Problem Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problem Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

While it is unknown if the device used in this case caused or contributed to the patient¿s symptoms, it is possible as allergic reactions to dental materials are known and reported, with medical consequences being dependent upon the severity of the individual allergic response and subsequent exposure to the same material.Therefore, this event meets the criteria for reportability per 21 cfr part 803.The device was not returned for evaluation.However, the serial/order/lot number was provided and retained-product testing and/or dhr review are planned.The results will be submitted as they become available.

Event Description

In this event it is reported that a patient experienced allergic reaction during the use of aligner use.Reportedly, the reaction that the patient included swollen/red gingiva and a burning sensation.The patient initially received antibiotics from a physician as it was suspected that she had an infection.The infection was later ruled out by the doctor and reportedly, confirmed allergic reaction to the aligners.Symptoms resolved after 3-5 days of discontinuing aligner wear.No known additional medical intervention was required.

• Brand Name: NONTEMPLATE ALIGNER ARCH
• Type of Device: ALIGNER, SEQUENTIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DENTSPLY SIRONA ORTHODONTICS INC.; 2350 campbell creek blvd. suit; richardson TX 75082
• Manufacturer (Section G): DENTSPLY SIRONA ORTHODONTICS INC.; 2350 campbell creek blvd. suit; richardson TX 75082
• Manufacturer Contact: hannah seevaratnam ; 221 west philadelphia st.; york, PA 17401 ; 7178457511
• MDR Report Key: 16634875
• MDR Text Key: 312198632
• Report Number: 1649995-2023-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K171860
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: 00856379007023
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/27/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2023
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1